SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH63

SBININBBH63 belongs to State Bank of India in Chandigarh, India.

SBININBBH63

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBH63
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeH63
BankState Bank of India
BranchLucknow Circle
CityChandigarh
CountryIndia

The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
H63 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 SBININBBH63?

SBININBBH63 identifies Lucknow Circle, a unit of State Bank of India in Chandigarh, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Does State Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. 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?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH63, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH63?

SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH63 is Lucknow Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBH63.

What do the letters in SBININBBH63 stand for?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and H63 is the code of the department Lucknow Circle.

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