SWIFT/BIC code UBININBBALP

UBININBBALP belongs to Union Bank of India in Alapuzha, India.

UBININBBALP

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBININBBALP
8-character codeUBININBB
Branch codeALP
BankUnion Bank of India
BranchAllappuzha Branch
CityAlapuzha
CountryIndia

The way the Union Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

UBIN 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.
ALP 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 SWIFT code UBININBBALP?

UBININBBALP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Allappuzha Branch, a unit of Union Bank of India in Alapuzha, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in UBININBBALP stand for?

UBIN is the bank code of Union Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and ALP is the code of the branch Allappuzha Branch.

Can I use UBININBB instead of UBININBBALP?

UBININBB points to the head office of Union Bank of India, while UBININBBALP is Allappuzha Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBININBBALP.

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

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

Has Union Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 100 SWIFT/BIC codes for Union Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use UBININBBALP with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBININBBALP 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.