SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH20

SBININBBH20 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

SBININBBH20

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBH20
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeH20
BankState Bank of India
BranchKolkata Circle
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
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.
H20 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 SBININBBH20?

SBININBBH20 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kolkata Circle, a unit of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use SBININBBH20 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBBH20 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH20?

SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH20 points to Kolkata Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBBH20 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SBININBBH20 mean?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and H20 identifies the department Kolkata Circle.

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

Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.

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