SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT30
SBININBBT30 belongs to State Bank of India in Tirunelveli, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBT30 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | T30 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Kerala Circle |
| City | Tirunelveli |
| Country | India |
The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- T30 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 uses SWIFT code SBININBBT30?
The code SBININBBT30 belongs to Kerala Circle, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Tirunelveli, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT30, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in 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.
What does each part of SBININBBT30 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and T30 identifies the branch Kerala Circle.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBT30?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBT30 points to Kerala Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBBT30 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.