SWIFT/BIC code UBININBBKAN
UBININBBKAN belongs to Union Bank of India in Kanpur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UBININBBKAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UBININBB |
| Branch code | KAN |
| Bank | Union Bank of India |
| Branch | Kanpur Main Branch |
| City | Kanpur |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- KAN 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 code UBININBBKAN?
UBININBBKAN identifies Kanpur Main Branch, a unit of Union Bank of India in Kanpur, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Union Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Union Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UBININBBKAN, 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 happens if I enter UBININBBKAN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBININBBKAN against the details from Union Bank of India before you confirm.
Can I use UBININBB instead of UBININBBKAN?
UBININBB points to the head office of Union Bank of India, while UBININBBKAN is Kanpur Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use UBININBBKAN if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of UBININBBKAN 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 KAN is the code of the department Kanpur Main Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.