SOININ55120 — THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD
SOININ55120 is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD in CHERTHALA, India — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
SOININ55120 is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD in CHERTHALA, India. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: SOININ55
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Location Code | 55 |
| Branch | CHERTHALA |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SOININ55120 belong to?
The SWIFT code SOININ55120 identifies THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD in CHERTHALA, India. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SOININ55120 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SOININ55120 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SOIN) represent the bank code for THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD; characters 5-6 (IN) indicate the country code for India; characters 7-8 (55) specify the location code; and the final characters (120) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SOININ55120 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SOININ55120 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '55' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SOININ55 instead of SOININ55120?
Yes. The 8-character code SOININ55 represents the primary headquarters of THE SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD. The 11-character code SOININ55120 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SOININ55 (or SOININ55XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SOININ55120?
The physical address registered for SOININ55120 is: NSS BUILDING, AS ROAD, NEAR KSRTC BUS STAND, ALAPPUZHA, 688524, CHERTHALA, India. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the SOININ55120 code in India?
The SWIFT code SOININ55120 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).