SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB161

SYNBINBB161 belongs to Syndicate Bank in Sahibabad, India.

SYNBINBB161

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYNBINBB161
8-character codeSYNBINBB
Branch code161
BankSyndicate Bank
BranchSahibabad Branch
CitySahibabad
CountryIndia

The way 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.
161 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 SYNBINBB161?

SYNBINBB161 identifies Sahibabad Branch, a unit of Syndicate Bank in Sahibabad, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter SYNBINBB161 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SYNBINBB161 with the recipient before you confirm.

What does each part of SYNBINBB161 mean?

SYNB is the institution code of Syndicate Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 161 identifies the department Sahibabad Branch.

Can I use SYNBINBB instead of SYNBINBB161?

SYNBINBB points to the head office of Syndicate Bank, while SYNBINBB161 points to Sahibabad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SYNBINBB161.

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.

How long does a transfer to Syndicate Bank take?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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