SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH33
SBININBBH33 belongs to State Bank of India in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBH33 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | H33 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Chennai Circle |
| City | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- H33 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 SBININBBH33?
The code SBININBBH33 belongs to Chennai Circle, part of State Bank of India in New Delhi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH33, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH33?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH33 points to Chennai Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBH33.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use SBININBBH33 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBBH33 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of SBININBBH33 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and H33 is the code of the branch Chennai Circle.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.