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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT21

SBININBBT21 belongs to State Bank of India in Palakkad (Palghat), India.

SBININBBT21

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBT21
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeT21
BankState Bank of India
BranchKerala Circle
CityPalakkad (Palghat)
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.
T21 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 BIC SBININBBT21?

SBININBBT21 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kerala Circle, part of State Bank of India in Palakkad (Palghat), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT21, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

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

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What happens if I use SBININBBT21 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBBT21 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.

What do the letters in SBININBBT21 mean?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and T21 identifies the department Kerala Circle.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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