SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT12

SBININBBT12 belongs to State Bank of India in Mavelikkara, India.

SBININBBT12

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBT12
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeT12
BankState Bank of India
BranchKerala Circle
CityMavelikkara
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.
T12 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 SBININBBT12?

The code SBININBBT12 belongs to Kerala Circle, part of State Bank of India in Mavelikkara, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SBININBBT12 mean?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and T12 identifies the department Kerala Circle.

What is the cheapest 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT12, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBT12?

SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBT12 is Kerala Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBBT12 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.