SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55129
SOININ55129 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55129 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | 129 |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata Branch |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
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.
- 129 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 bank uses BIC SOININ55129?
SOININ55129 identifies Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata Branch, a branch or department of The South Indian Bank LTD in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SOININ55129 mean?
SOIN is the bank code of The South Indian Bank LTD, IN is the ISO code of India, 55 is the location code and 129 identifies the department Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55129, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does The South Indian Bank LTD have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 50 SWIFT/BIC codes for The South Indian Bank LTD in India. All of them are listed on the page of The South Indian Bank LTD.
How long does it take to send money to The South Indian Bank LTD in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55129?
SOININ55 is the head office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55129 points to Ganesh Chandra Avenue, Kolkata Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SOININ55129 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.