SWIFT/BIC code UBININBBVRN

UBININBBVRN belongs to Union Bank of India in Varanasi, India.

UBININBBVRN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeUBININBBVRN
8-character codeUBININBB
Branch codeVRN
BankUnion Bank of India
BranchVaranasi Cantt Branch
CityVaranasi
CountryIndia

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.
VRN 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 UBININBBVRN?

The code UBININBBVRN belongs to Varanasi Cantt Branch, a branch or department of Union Bank of India in Varanasi, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use UBININBBVRN incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UBININBBVRN with the recipient before sending.

Does Union Bank of India have 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 does each part of UBININBBVRN mean?

UBIN is the institution code of Union Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and VRN identifies the department Varanasi Cantt Branch.

Can I use UBININBB instead of UBININBBVRN?

UBININBB is the main office of Union Bank of India, while UBININBBVRN is Varanasi Cantt Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention UBININBBVRN.

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

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 – the difference can be large.

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