SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT48
SBININBBT48 belongs to State Bank of India in Jaipur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBT48 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | T48 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Chennai Circle |
| City | Jaipur |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- T48 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
What bank is behind BIC SBININBBT48?
SBININBBT48 identifies Chennai Circle, a unit of State Bank of India in Jaipur, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBBT48 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and T48 is the code of the branch Chennai Circle.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT48, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBT48?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBT48 is Chennai Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBBT48 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use SBININBBT48 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBBT48 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.