SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBJ46
SBININBBJ46 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBJ46 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | J46 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Kolkata Circle |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- J46 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 code SBININBBJ46?
SBININBBJ46 identifies Kolkata Circle, part of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBBJ46 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and J46 identifies the branch Kolkata Circle.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBJ46?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBJ46 is Kolkata Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBJ46.
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. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBJ46, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use SBININBBJ46 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBBJ46 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.