SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB597

SBININBB597 belongs to State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.

SBININBB597

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB597
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code597
BankState Bank of India
BranchTfcpc, Ludhiana
CityLudhiana
CountryIndia

How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works

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.
597 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

What bank uses BIC SBININBB597?

SBININBB597 identifies Tfcpc, Ludhiana, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB597?

SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB597 points to Tfcpc, Ludhiana. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBB597 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use SBININBB597 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB597 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.

Does State Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.

How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What does each part of SBININBB597 stand for?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 597 is the code of the branch Tfcpc, Ludhiana.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.