SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB157

SYNBINBB157 belongs to Syndicate Bank in Agra, India.

SYNBINBB157

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYNBINBB157
8-character codeSYNBINBB
Branch code157
BankSyndicate Bank
BranchAgra Branch
CityAgra
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.
157 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 SYNBINBB157?

The code SYNBINBB157 belongs to Agra Branch, a unit of Syndicate Bank in Agra, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB157, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

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

Many banks add several percent 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.

How long does a transfer to Syndicate Bank take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What does each part of SYNBINBB157 mean?

SYNB is the bank code of Syndicate Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 157 is the code of the department Agra Branch.

Can I use SYNBINBB instead of SYNBINBB157?

SYNBINBB points to the head office of Syndicate Bank, while SYNBINBB157 is Agra Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SYNBINBB157 if the recipient asks for it.

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