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SWIFT/BIC code UBININBBSOW

UBININBBSOW belongs to Union Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.

UBININBBSOW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBININBBSOW
8-character codeUBININBB
Branch codeSOW
BankUnion Bank of India
BranchSowcarpet Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

How the Union Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
SOW 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 code UBININBBSOW?

UBININBBSOW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sowcarpet Branch, a unit of Union Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Yes, we list 100 SWIFT/BIC codes for Union Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of Union Bank of India.

Can I use UBININBB instead of UBININBBSOW?

UBININBB is the head office of Union Bank of India, while UBININBBSOW is Sowcarpet Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBININBBSOW.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in UBININBBSOW stand for?

UBIN is the institution code of Union Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and SOW is the code of the department Sowcarpet Branch.

What happens if I enter UBININBBSOW incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check UBININBBSOW against the details from Union Bank of India before sending.

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