SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB031

SYNBINBB031 belongs to Syndicate Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

SYNBINBB031

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYNBINBB031
8-character codeSYNBINBB
Branch code031
BankSyndicate Bank
BranchMount Road Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

How the Syndicate Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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.
031 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SYNBINBB031?

The code SYNBINBB031 belongs to Mount Road Branch, part of Syndicate Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Syndicate Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What do the letters in SYNBINBB031 stand for?

SYNB is the bank code of Syndicate Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 031 identifies the department Mount Road Branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Syndicate Bank in India?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does it take to send money to Syndicate Bank in India?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Can I use SYNBINBB instead of SYNBINBB031?

SYNBINBB points to the head office of Syndicate Bank, while SYNBINBB031 points to Mount Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SYNBINBB031.

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