SBININBB225 — STATE BANK OF INDIA
SBININBB225 is the SWIFT/BIC code for STATE BANK OF INDIA in HARIDWAR, India — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SBININBB225 is the SWIFT/BIC code for STATE BANK OF INDIA in HARIDWAR, India. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SBININBB
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | STATE BANK OF INDIA |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | SME RANIPUR BRANCH HARDWAR (0586) |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SBININBB225 belong to?
The SWIFT code SBININBB225 identifies STATE BANK OF INDIA in HARIDWAR, India. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SBININBB225 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SBININBB225 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SBIN) represent the bank code for STATE 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 (225) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SBININBB225 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SBININBB225 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 SBININBB instead of SBININBB225?
Yes. The 8-character code SBININBB represents the primary headquarters of STATE BANK OF INDIA. The 11-character code SBININBB225 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SBININBB (or SBININBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What routing networks operate with the SBININBB225 code in India?
The SWIFT code SBININBB225 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).