SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55120
SOININ55120 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Cherthala, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55120 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | 120 |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | Cherthala |
| City | Cherthala |
| Country | India |
The way the The South Indian Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 120 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 is behind SWIFT code SOININ55120?
SOININ55120 identifies Cherthala, a branch or department of The South Indian Bank LTD in Cherthala, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to The South Indian Bank LTD take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55120, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I use SOININ55120 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOININ55120 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of SOININ55120 mean?
SOIN is the institution code of The South Indian Bank LTD, IN stands for India, 55 is the code for the city or region and 120 identifies the branch Cherthala.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55120?
SOININ55 is the main office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55120 is Cherthala. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SOININ55120 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.