SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH34
SBININBBH34 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBH34 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | H34 |
| 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.
- H34 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 SWIFT code SBININBBH34?
SBININBBH34 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hyderabad Circle, a unit of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SBININBBH34 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBBH34 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH34, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SBININBBH34 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and H34 identifies the branch Hyderabad Circle.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH34?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH34 is Hyderabad Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBBH34 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.