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Basis SWIFT Code IFSC Code
Meaning It provides a network that enables financial institutions worldwide to send and receive information about financial transactions in a secure, standardized and reliable environment. It is an alphanumeric code that facilitates electronic funds transfer in India.
Full form SWIFT-Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication IFSC- Indian Financial System Code
Characters

11 character code

  • The first 4 alphanumeric character represents the name of the bank
  • The next 2 alphanumeric character represents the name of the country
  • The next 2 letters or digits represent the digit code.
  • The last 3 letters or digits represent branch code.

11 character code

  • It is an 11 character code assigned by RBI
  • The first 4 alphabetic characters representing the bank name.
  • The 5th character is zero and reserved for the future.
  • The last 6 characters representing branch of bank
Code assigned by ISO - International Organization for Standardization RBI- Reserve Bank of India
Where to find Code On bank website On RBI website

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