ANDBINBBVAP — UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK
ANDBINBBVAP is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK in VAPI, India — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
ANDBINBBVAP is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK in VAPI, India. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: ANDBINBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | VAPI BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ANDBINBBVAP belong to?
The SWIFT code ANDBINBBVAP identifies UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK in VAPI, India. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ANDBINBBVAP mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ANDBINBBVAP are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ANDB) represent the bank code for UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK; characters 5-6 (IN) indicate the country code for India; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (VAP) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ANDBINBBVAP active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ANDBINBBVAP is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ANDBINBB instead of ANDBINBBVAP?
Yes. The 8-character code ANDBINBB represents the primary headquarters of UNION BANK OF INDIA, FORMERLY ANDHRA BANK. The 11-character code ANDBINBBVAP targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ANDBINBB (or ANDBINBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ANDBINBBVAP?
The physical address registered for ANDBINBBVAP is: GUNJAN SHOPPING CENTER, GUNJAN ROAD, GIDC VAPI, VALSAD, 396195, VAPI, India. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the ANDBINBBVAP code in India?
The SWIFT code ANDBINBBVAP is used for international inbound wire transfers in India. Domestic wires route via IFSC codes; SWIFT is only for international inbound transactions.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).