SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB778
SBININBB778 belongs to State Bank of India in Kanpur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB778 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 778 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Birhana Road Branch |
| City | Kanpur |
| Country | India |
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.
- 778 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 is behind SWIFT code SBININBB778?
SBININBB778 identifies Birhana Road Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Kanpur, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBB778 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 778 identifies the department Birhana Road Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB778, 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.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB778?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB778 is Birhana Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB778.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter SBININBB778 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB778 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.