SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55005
SOININ55005 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Alapuzha, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | Alappuzha |
| City | Alapuzha |
| Country | India |
How the The South Indian Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOIN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 55 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 005 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 SWIFT code SOININ55005?
The code SOININ55005 belongs to Alappuzha, a branch or department of The South Indian Bank LTD in Alapuzha, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to The South Indian Bank LTD in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to The South Indian Bank LTD take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55005?
SOININ55 is the head office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55005 points to Alappuzha. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SOININ55005 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55005, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does The South Indian Bank LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for The South Indian Bank LTD in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.