SWIFT Code SBINGB2LHAR — STATE BANK OF INDIA, HARROW

About SWIFT Code SBINGB2LHAR — STATE BANK OF INDIA, HARROW

SWIFT code SBINGB2LHAR is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STATE BANK OF INDIA in HARROW, United Kingdom. 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA for all outward international remittances from HARROW. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SBINGB2LHAR

The code SBINGB2LHAR follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SBINGB2LHAR

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STATE BANK OF INDIA account in HARROW, share SWIFT code SBINGB2LHAR 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA, HARROW must provide SWIFT code SBINGB2LHAR. 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA in HARROW rely on SWIFT code SBINGB2LHAR 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SBINGB2LHAR Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SBINGB2LHAR 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 STATE BANK OF INDIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: STATE BANK OF INDIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SBINGB2LHAR

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SBINGB2LHAR uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HARROW 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 United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm SBINGB2LHAR directly with STATE BANK OF INDIA's HARROW branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.