SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB162

SYNBINBB162 belongs to Syndicate Bank in Karkala, India.

SYNBINBB162

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYNBINBB162
8-character codeSYNBINBB
Branch code162
BankSyndicate Bank
BranchKarkala Branch
CityKarkala
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.
162 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB162?

SYNBINBB162 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Karkala Branch, part of Syndicate Bank in Karkala, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter SYNBINBB162 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SYNBINBB162 against the details from Syndicate Bank before sending.

What do the letters in SYNBINBB162 stand for?

SYNB is the bank code of Syndicate Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 162 is the code of the branch Karkala Branch.

Can I use SYNBINBB instead of SYNBINBB162?

SYNBINBB is the head office of Syndicate Bank, while SYNBINBB162 points to Karkala Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SYNBINBB162 if the recipient asks for it.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB162, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

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