SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT38

SBININBBT38 belongs to State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India.

SBININBBT38

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBBT38
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch codeT38
BankState Bank of India
BranchHyderabad Circle
CityErnakulam
CountryIndia

How 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.
T38 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 SBININBBT38?

SBININBBT38 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hyderabad Circle, part of State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in SBININBBT38 mean?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and T38 is the code of the branch Hyderabad Circle.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT38, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.

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

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBT38?

SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBT38 points to Hyderabad Circle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBT38.

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