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SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB176

SYNBINBB176 belongs to Syndicate Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

SYNBINBB176

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYNBINBB176
8-character codeSYNBINBB
Branch code176
BankSyndicate Bank
BranchCircus Avenue Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way 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.
176 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB176?

SYNBINBB176 identifies Circus Avenue Branch, a branch or department 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?

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

What do the letters in SYNBINBB176 mean?

SYNB is the institution code of Syndicate Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 176 identifies the department Circus Avenue Branch.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SYNBINBB176, 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.

Can I use SYNBINBB instead of SYNBINBB176?

SYNBINBB is the head office of Syndicate Bank, while SYNBINBB176 is Circus Avenue Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SYNBINBB176 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter SYNBINBB176 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SYNBINBB176 with the recipient before sending.

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