SWIFT Code KOSEINB1 — KOTAK SECURITIES LTD, MUMBAI

About SWIFT Code KOSEINB1 — KOTAK SECURITIES LTD, MUMBAI

SWIFT code KOSEINB1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KOTAK SECURITIES LTD in MUMBAI, 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 KOTAK SECURITIES LTD for all outward international remittances from MUMBAI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KOSEINB1

The code KOSEINB1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KOSEINB1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KOTAK SECURITIES LTD account in MUMBAI, share SWIFT code KOSEINB1 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 KOTAK SECURITIES LTD, MUMBAI must provide SWIFT code KOSEINB1. 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 KOTAK SECURITIES LTD in MUMBAI rely on SWIFT code KOSEINB1 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 KOTAK SECURITIES LTD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KOTAK SECURITIES LTD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KOTAK SECURITIES LTD →

How SWIFT Code KOSEINB1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KOSEINB1 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 KOTAK SECURITIES LTD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KOTAK SECURITIES LTD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KOSEINB1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KOSEINB1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MUMBAI 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 KOSEINB1 directly with KOTAK SECURITIES LTD's MUMBAI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.