Bank of Baroda SWIFT code

The SWIFT code (BIC) of Bank of Baroda in India is BARBINBBTSY, as published by the bank on its own website. A SWIFT code tells banks around the world which bank should receive an international payment; the payer also needs the recipient's name, account number and the details below.

By Helm Editorial TeamPublished 29 October 2026Last reviewed 29 October 2026
Key takeaways
  • Bank of Baroda's SWIFT code is BARBINBBTSY.
  • BARB is the bank, IN the country and BB the location.
  • Use the code on the recipient's invoice and confirm new details by a second channel.
  • A US dollar payment usually passes through a US correspondent bank; choose OUR to have the full amount arrive.

Bank of Baroda SWIFT code

BankBank of Baroda
SWIFT code (BIC)BARBINBBTSY
CountryIndia
Published by the bankBank of Baroda website: “Our Correspondent/Intermediary bank details with swift codes for various currencies of specialized integrated treasury branch, swift code (BARBINBBTSY)”

Source: Bank of Baroda's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026.

Bank of Baroda states that some branches or units use their own codes. If your supplier's invoice shows a different code from the bank, use the code on the invoice and confirm it with the supplier by phone or a second email before the first payment.

What BARBINBBTSY means

A SWIFT code has 8 or 11 characters. BARBINBBTSY breaks down as follows.

PartCharactersWhat it means
Bank codeBARBIdentifies the bank
Country codeINISO country code of the bank's country
Location codeBBIdentifies the location, usually the head office city
Branch codeTSYIdentifies a specific branch or unit

Structure from ISO 9362, the international standard for business identifier codes, as described by Swift.

What a payment to Bank of Baroda needs

For a payment to Bank of Baroda, collect these details from the recipient:

  • The recipient's full legal name, exactly as the bank holds it
  • The recipient's account number, or IBAN where the country uses one
  • The SWIFT code: BARBINBBTSY
  • The bank's name and city: Bank of Baroda
  • A payment reference, usually the invoice number

Local identifiers: Bank of Baroda asks senders to put the SWIFT code of the beneficiary's AD (authorized dealer) branch in field 57, available from the branch holding the account. (source).

For the rules on paying into India, see Sending business payments from the US to India, USD to INR for business payments, How to pay suppliers in India.

Sending US dollars to Bank of Baroda

A US dollar payment to a bank outside the United States usually travels through a correspondent bank in the US, which holds dollars for the receiving bank. Each bank along the route can deduct a fee when the payer chooses shared charges (SHA). Choosing OUR asks the payer's bank to cover those charges so the full amount arrives. Our guide to intermediary bank fees explains how to see and avoid the deductions.

Bank of Baroda publishes these instructions for incoming US dollars: Bank of Baroda lists USD correspondents including Bank of Baroda New York (BARBUS33), JPMorgan Chase New York (CHASUS33) and Citibank (CITIUS33). (source).

Paying Bank of Baroda from a Helm account

From a Helm account you can pay Bank of Baroda by international wire in US dollars or, where a local payment system is available, in the local currency. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm.

Helm sets pricing for each business around its volume, currencies and rails, and agrees it in writing before the account opens. See how pricing works.

Other banks in India

BankSWIFT code
State Bank of IndiaSBININBB
HDFC BankHDFCINBB
ICICI BankICICINBB
Punjab National BankPUNBINBB
Bank of BarodaBARBINBB
Axis BankAXISINBB
Canara BankCNRBINBB
Kotak Mahindra BankKKBKINBB
Indian BankIDIBINBB
IndusInd BankINDBINBB
Indian Overseas BankIOBAINBB
IDFC FIRST BankIDFBINBB
UCO BankUCBAINBB
Yes BankYESBINBB
RBL BankRATNINBB

Codes from each bank's own published details. Checked on 29 October 2026. All banks: SWIFT codes in India.

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Questions

What is the SWIFT code for Bank of Baroda?

Bank of Baroda's SWIFT code is BARBINBBTSY, as published on the bank's own website and checked on 29 October 2026.

Does Bank of Baroda use different SWIFT codes for branches?

Yes. Bank of Baroda states that some branches or units use their own codes, so use the code on the recipient's invoice or account letter.

Is a SWIFT code the same as a BIC?

Yes. BIC stands for business identifier code, the ISO 9362 standard; SWIFT code is the everyday name for the same code.

Is BARBINBBTSY the same as BARBINBBTSYXXX?

Yes. An 8-character code and the same code followed by XXX both point to the bank's head office.

What does it cost to pay Bank of Baroda from Helm?

Helm agrees pricing with your business in writing before the account opens, set around your volume, currencies and rails. The fee, the exchange rate and the expected arrival date are shown before you confirm each payment.

References

  1. Bank of Baroda: published SWIFT code
  2. Swift: business identifier code (BIC)
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