SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH25
SBININBBH25 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBH25 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | H25 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Hyderabad Circle |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- H25 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH25?
SBININBBH25 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hyderabad Circle, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), 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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH25, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH25?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH25 points to Hyderabad Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBH25.
What do the letters in SBININBBH25 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and H25 is the code of the branch Hyderabad Circle.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.