SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB578
SBININBB578 belongs to State Bank of India in Chandigarh, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB578 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 578 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sector 30, Chandigarh |
| City | Chandigarh |
| Country | India |
The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 578 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB578?
The code SBININBB578 belongs to Sector 30, Chandigarh, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chandigarh, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB578, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB578?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB578 points to Sector 30, Chandigarh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB578.
What do the letters in SBININBB578 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 578 is the code of the branch Sector 30, Chandigarh.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.