SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH48

SBININBBH48 belongs to State Bank of India in Mumbai, India.

SBININBBH48

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBH48
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeH48
BankState Bank of India
BranchChennai Circle
CityMumbai
CountryIndia

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.
H48 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH48?

SBININBBH48 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chennai Circle, part of State Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH48?

SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH48 is Chennai Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBBH48 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SBININBBH48 stand for?

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 H48 is the code of the department Chennai Circle.

What happens if I enter SBININBBH48 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBBH48 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH48, 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.

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