SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBP39
SBININBBP39 belongs to State Bank of India in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBP39 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | P39 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Chandigarh Circle |
| City | New Delhi |
| 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.
- P39 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 is behind SWIFT code SBININBBP39?
SBININBBP39 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chandigarh Circle, a unit of State Bank of India in New Delhi, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBP39, 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 is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of SBININBBP39 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and P39 is the code of the department Chandigarh Circle.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBP39?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBP39 is Chandigarh Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBBP39 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.