SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55TPY
SOININ55TPY belongs to The South Indian Bank LTD in Thoppumpady, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOININ55TPY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOININ55 |
| Branch code | TPY |
| Bank | The South Indian Bank LTD |
| Branch | — |
| City | Thoppumpady |
| 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.
- TPY 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 SWIFT code SOININ55TPY?
SOININ55TPY identifies The South Indian Bank LTD, a branch or department of The South Indian Bank LTD in Thoppumpady, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SOININ55TPY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SOININ55TPY against the details from The South Indian Bank LTD before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The South Indian Bank LTD?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to The South Indian Bank LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at The South Indian Bank LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOININ55TPY, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SOININ55 instead of SOININ55TPY?
SOININ55 points to the main office of The South Indian Bank LTD, while SOININ55TPY points to 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 SOININ55TPY.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.