SWIFT/BIC code SBININBBT56
SBININBBT56 belongs to State Bank of India in Alapuzha, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBBT56 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | T56 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Bangalore Circle |
| City | Alapuzha |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- T56 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 uses SWIFT code SBININBBT56?
SBININBBT56 identifies Bangalore Circle, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Alapuzha, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBBT56 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 T56 is the code of the branch Bangalore Circle.
Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use SBININBBT56 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBBT56 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBBT56?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBBT56 is Bangalore Circle. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBBT56.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.