RBISINBB — RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
RBISINBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF INDIA in MUMBAI, India — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
RBISINBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF INDIA in MUMBAI, India. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | RESERVE BANK OF INDIA |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RBISINBB belong to?
The SWIFT code RBISINBB identifies RESERVE BANK OF INDIA in MUMBAI, India. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code RBISINBB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RBISINBB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (RBIS) represent the bank code for RESERVE 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 (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RBISINBB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RBISINBB 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 RBISINBB instead of RBISINBB?
Yes. The 8-character code RBISINBB represents the primary headquarters of RESERVE BANK OF INDIA. The 11-character code RBISINBB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RBISINBB (or RBISINBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RBISINBB?
The physical address registered for RBISINBB is: FLOOR 22, CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING, SHAHID BHAGAT SINGH ROAD, 400001, MUMBAI, India. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the RBISINBB code in India?
The SWIFT code RBISINBB 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).