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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT17

SBININBBT17 belongs to State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India.

SBININBBT17

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBT17
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeT17
BankState Bank of India
BranchKerala Circle
CityErnakulam
CountryIndia

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.
T17 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 SBININBBT17?

SBININBBT17 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kerala Circle, part of State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SBININBBT17 mean?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and T17 is the code of the department Kerala 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. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBT17?

SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBT17 is Kerala Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBT17.

What happens if I use SBININBBT17 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBBT17 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.

How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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