SWIFT Code SYNBINBB048 — SYNDICATE BANK, KOTTAYAM

About SWIFT Code SYNBINBB048 — SYNDICATE BANK, KOTTAYAM

SWIFT code SYNBINBB048 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SYNDICATE BANK in KOTTAYAM, 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 SYNDICATE BANK for all outward international remittances from KOTTAYAM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SYNBINBB048

The code SYNBINBB048 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SYNBINBB048

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SYNDICATE BANK account in KOTTAYAM, share SWIFT code SYNBINBB048 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 SYNDICATE BANK, KOTTAYAM must provide SWIFT code SYNBINBB048. 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 SYNDICATE BANK in KOTTAYAM rely on SWIFT code SYNBINBB048 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 SYNDICATE BANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SYNBINBB048 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SYNBINBB048 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 SYNDICATE BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SYNDICATE BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SYNBINBB048

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SYNBINBB048 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOTTAYAM 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 SYNBINBB048 directly with SYNDICATE BANK's KOTTAYAM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.