SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55179
SOININ55179 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Ahmedabad, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55179 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | 179 |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| 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.
- 179 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 is behind BIC SOININ55179?
The code SOININ55179 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD, a branch or department of The South Indian Bank LTD in Ahmedabad, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SOININ55179 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOININ55179 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to The South Indian Bank LTD take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SOININ55179 mean?
SOIN is the bank code of The South Indian Bank LTD, IN stands for India, 55 is the code for the city or region and 179 identifies the department The South Indian Bank LTD.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55179?
SOININ55 is the main office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55179 is The South Indian Bank LTD. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOININ55179.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.