SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB724
SBININBB724 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB724 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 724 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Nri Branch, Anna Nagar |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 724 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 uses BIC SBININBB724?
SBININBB724 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nri Branch, Anna Nagar, a unit of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBININBB724 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 724 identifies the department Nri Branch, Anna Nagar.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB724, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SBININBB724 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB724 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB724?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB724 is Nri Branch, Anna Nagar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBB724 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.