SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH68
SBININBBH68 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBH68 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | H68 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Hyderabad Circle |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- H68 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 BIC SBININBBH68?
The code SBININBBH68 belongs to Hyderabad Circle, part of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SBININBBH68 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBBH68 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBH68, 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.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBH68?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBH68 is Hyderabad Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBBH68 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SBININBBH68 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and H68 identifies the branch Hyderabad Circle.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.