SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH21

SBININBBH21 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

SBININBBH21

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBH21
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeH21
BankState Bank of India
BranchNew Delhi Circle
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

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.
H21 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

Which branch is behind BIC SBININBBH21?

SBININBBH21 identifies New Delhi Circle, part of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH21?

SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH21 is New Delhi Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBH21.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH21, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What do the letters in SBININBBH21 mean?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and H21 identifies the department New Delhi 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.