SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB815
SBININBB815 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB815 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 815 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sme Exim Branch, Kolkata |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- 815 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 SBININBB815?
SBININBB815 identifies Sme Exim Branch, Kolkata, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBININBB815 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 815 identifies the department Sme Exim Branch, Kolkata.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB815, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use SBININBB815 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB815 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.