SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55CGT
SOININ55CGT belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55CGT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | CGT |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | Chennai George Town |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the The South Indian Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CGT 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 BIC SOININ55CGT?
SOININ55CGT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chennai George Town, a unit of The South Indian Bank LTD in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SOININ55CGT mean?
SOIN is the institution code of The South Indian Bank LTD, IN is the ISO code of India, 55 is the location code and CGT identifies the department Chennai George Town.
Has The South Indian Bank LTD got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55CGT?
SOININ55 is the head office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55CGT is Chennai George Town. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOININ55CGT.
What happens if I use SOININ55CGT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOININ55CGT with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55CGT, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.