SWIFT Code CBININBBAPP — CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA, ALAPUZHA

About SWIFT Code CBININBBAPP — CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA, ALAPUZHA

SWIFT code CBININBBAPP is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA in ALAPUZHA, 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 CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA for all outward international remittances from ALAPUZHA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CBININBBAPP

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CBININBBAPP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA account in ALAPUZHA, share SWIFT code CBININBBAPP 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 CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA, ALAPUZHA must provide SWIFT code CBININBBAPP. 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 CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA in ALAPUZHA rely on SWIFT code CBININBBAPP 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 CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA →

How SWIFT Code CBININBBAPP Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CBININBBAPP 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 CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CBININBBAPP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CBININBBAPP uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ALAPUZHA 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 CBININBBAPP directly with CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA's ALAPUZHA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.