The SWIFT codes for Axis Bank are listed below. Please bear in mind that Axis Bank uses different SWIFT codes for different branches or services. Be sure to check with the recipient - or with the bank directly - to find out which one to use.
What’s the SWIFT code for Axis Bank?
AXIS BANK LIMITED SWIFT Code Information
SWIFT Code / BIC
AXISINBBXXX
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A SWIFT Code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Code (BIC) used to specify a particular bank or branch. These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. Banks also use these codes for exchanging messages between them.
SWIFT codes comprise of 8 or 11 characters. All 11 digit codes refer to specific branches, while 8 digit codes (or those ending in 'XXX') refer to the head or primary office. SWIFT codes are formatted as follows:
AAAABBCCDDD
First 4 characters - bank code (only letters)
Next 2 characters - ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (only letters)
Next 2 characters - location code, passive participant will have "1" in the second character (letters and digits)
Last 3 characters - branch code, optional - 'XXX' for primary office (letters and digits)
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