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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH17

SBININBBH17 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.

SBININBBH17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBH17
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeH17
BankState Bank of India
BranchChennai Circle
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
H17 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 SBININBBH17?

SBININBBH17 identifies Chennai Circle, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use SBININBBH17 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBBH17 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH17?

SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH17 is Chennai Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBH17.

What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?

Many banks 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.

What does each part of SBININBBH17 stand for?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and H17 identifies the department Chennai Circle.

Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.