SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB642
SBININBB642 belongs to State Bank of India in Kaithal, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB642 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 642 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Kaithal Branch |
| City | Kaithal |
| Country | India |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 642 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 SBININBB642?
The code SBININBB642 belongs to Kaithal Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Kaithal, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SBININBB642 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB642 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
Has State Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of SBININBB642 mean?
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 642 identifies the branch Kaithal Branch.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB642?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB642 is Kaithal Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB642.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.