SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBM28

SBININBBM28 belongs to State Bank of India in Bangalore, India.

SBININBBM28

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBM28
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeM28
BankState Bank of India
BranchBangalore Circle
CityBangalore
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.
M28 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SBININBBM28?

SBININBBM28 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bangalore Circle, part of State Bank of India in Bangalore, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter SBININBBM28 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBBM28 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of SBININBBM28 mean?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and M28 is the code of the department Bangalore Circle.

What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBM28, 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 SBININBBM28?

SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBM28 points to Bangalore Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBM28.

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