SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55037

SOININ55037 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Kottayam, India.

SOININ55037

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOININ55037
8-character codeSOININ55
Branch code037
BankThe South Indian Bank LTD
BranchKottayam Main
CityKottayam
CountryIndia

How the The South Indian Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
037 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 BIC SOININ55037?

SOININ55037 identifies Kottayam Main, part of The South Indian Bank LTD in Kottayam, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to The South Indian Bank LTD in India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55037?

SOININ55 is the main office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55037 points to Kottayam Main. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SOININ55037 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SOININ55037 stand for?

SOIN is the institution code of The South Indian Bank LTD, IN is the ISO code of India, 55 is the location code and 037 is the code of the branch Kottayam Main.

What happens if I use SOININ55037 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOININ55037 against the details from The South Indian Bank LTD before sending.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55037, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

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