SWIFT/BIC code VIJBINBBOSC

VIJBINBBOSC belongs to Vijaya Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

VIJBINBBOSC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVIJBINBBOSC
8-character codeVIJBINBB
Branch codeOSC
BankVijaya Bank
BranchOverseas Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

How the Vijaya Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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

VIJB 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.
OSC 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/BIC code VIJBINBBOSC?

VIJBINBBOSC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Overseas Branch, a branch or department of Vijaya Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Vijaya Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Vijaya Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Vijaya Bank.

What happens if I enter VIJBINBBOSC incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VIJBINBBOSC with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use VIJBINBB instead of VIJBINBBOSC?

VIJBINBB points to the main office of Vijaya Bank, while VIJBINBBOSC points to Overseas Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention VIJBINBBOSC.

What do the letters in VIJBINBBOSC mean?

VIJB is the bank code of Vijaya Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and OSC identifies the department Overseas Branch.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Vijaya Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code VIJBINBBOSC, 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.

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