SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB005

SYNBINBB005 belongs to Syndicate Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

SYNBINBB005

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYNBINBB005
8-character codeSYNBINBB
Branch code005
BankSyndicate Bank
BranchN.s. Road Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

How the Syndicate Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SYNB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BB Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
005 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 SWIFT code SYNBINBB005?

SYNBINBB005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of N.s. Road Branch, a unit of Syndicate Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Syndicate Bank take in India?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

What do I need to send money to an account at Syndicate Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB005, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Does Syndicate Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 127 SWIFT/BIC codes for Syndicate Bank in India. All of them are listed on the page of Syndicate Bank.

Can I use SYNBINBB instead of SYNBINBB005?

SYNBINBB is the head office of Syndicate Bank, while SYNBINBB005 is N.s. Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SYNBINBB005 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SYNBINBB005 mean?

SYNB is the bank code of Syndicate Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 005 identifies the branch N.s. Road Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.