BKIDINBBPON — BANK OF INDIA
BKIDINBBPON is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF INDIA in PONDICHERRY, India — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BKIDINBBPON is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF INDIA in PONDICHERRY, India. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BKIDINBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF INDIA |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | PONDICHERRY BRANCH |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BKIDINBBPON belong to?
The SWIFT code BKIDINBBPON identifies BANK OF INDIA in PONDICHERRY, India. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BKIDINBBPON mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BKIDINBBPON are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BKID) represent the bank code for BANK OF INDIA; characters 5-6 (IN) indicate the country code for India; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (PON) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BKIDINBBPON active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BKIDINBBPON 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 BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBPON?
Yes. The 8-character code BKIDINBB represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF INDIA. The 11-character code BKIDINBBPON targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BKIDINBB (or BKIDINBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BKIDINBBPON?
The physical address registered for BKIDINBBPON is: FLOOR 1, RAJA COMPLEX, 110, JAWAHARLAL, NEHRU STREET, 605001, PONDICHERRY, India. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BKIDINBBPON code in India?
The SWIFT code BKIDINBBPON 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).