SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBFXD
SBININBBFXD belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBFXD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | FXD |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Foreign Department |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- FXD 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 SBININBBFXD?
The code SBININBBFXD belongs to Foreign Department, part of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBFXD, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SBININBBFXD mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and FXD identifies the department Foreign Department.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBFXD?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBFXD points to Foreign Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBFXD.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.