SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55318
SOININ55318 belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Kottarakara, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55318 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | 318 |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | Kottarakkara |
| City | Kottarakara |
| 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.
- 318 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 SOININ55318?
SOININ55318 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kottarakkara, a branch or department of The South Indian Bank LTD in Kottarakara, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to The South Indian Bank LTD in India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SOININ55318 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOININ55318 against the details from The South Indian Bank LTD before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55318, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55318?
SOININ55 points to the main office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55318 is Kottarakkara. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOININ55318.
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. Specialist 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.