SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55138
SOININ55138 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Ernakulam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55138 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | 138 |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | Kolenchery |
| City | Ernakulam |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 138 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/BIC code SOININ55138?
SOININ55138 identifies Kolenchery, a unit of The South Indian Bank LTD in Ernakulam, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to The South Indian Bank LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SOININ55138 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SOININ55138 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in SOININ55138 mean?
SOIN is the bank code of The South Indian Bank LTD, IN is the ISO code of India, 55 is the code for the city or region and 138 identifies the department Kolenchery.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.