SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB679
SBININBB679 belongs to State Bank of India in Guntur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB679 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 679 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Specialised Commercial Branch, Guntur |
| City | Guntur |
| 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.
- 679 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 bank is behind BIC SBININBB679?
The code SBININBB679 belongs to Specialised Commercial Branch, Guntur, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Guntur, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBB679 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 679 identifies the department Specialised Commercial Branch, Guntur.
What happens if I enter SBININBB679 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB679 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB679, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB679?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB679 points to Specialised Commercial Branch, Guntur. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBB679 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.