SWIFT/BIC code UWBAINB1CHN
UWBAINB1CHN belongs to United Western Bank LTD. in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UWBAINB1CHN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UWBAINB1 |
| Branch code | CHN |
| Bank | United Western Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Chennai Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way the United Western Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UWBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CHN 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code UWBAINB1CHN?
UWBAINB1CHN identifies Chennai Branch, part of United Western Bank LTD. in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at United Western Bank LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UWBAINB1CHN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to United Western Bank LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use UWBAINB1CHN incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UWBAINB1CHN with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of UWBAINB1CHN stand for?
UWBA is the bank code of United Western Bank LTD., IN is the ISO code of India, B1 is the location code and CHN identifies the department Chennai Branch.
Can I use UWBAINB1 instead of UWBAINB1CHN?
UWBAINB1 points to the head office of United Western Bank LTD., while UWBAINB1CHN is Chennai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use UWBAINB1CHN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.