SWIFT Code ANDBINBB003 — ANDHRA BANK, HYDERABAD

About SWIFT Code ANDBINBB003 — ANDHRA BANK, HYDERABAD

SWIFT code ANDBINBB003 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ANDHRA BANK in HYDERABAD, India. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ANDHRA BANK for all outward international remittances from HYDERABAD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ANDBINBB003

The code ANDBINBB003 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ANDBINBB003

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ANDHRA BANK account in HYDERABAD, share SWIFT code ANDBINBB003 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ANDHRA BANK, HYDERABAD must provide SWIFT code ANDBINBB003. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ANDHRA BANK in HYDERABAD rely on SWIFT code ANDBINBB003 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ANDHRA BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ANDHRA BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ANDHRA BANK →

How SWIFT Code ANDBINBB003 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ANDBINBB003 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ANDHRA BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ANDHRA BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ANDBINBB003

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ANDBINBB003 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HYDERABAD only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within India.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ANDBINBB003 directly with ANDHRA BANK's HYDERABAD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.