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Axis Bank Kannur SWIFT Code

Use the code below to receive international money transfers directly to any Axis Bank account in Kannur.

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Technical BIC/SWIFT Specifications

SWIFT / BIC Code AXISINBB081
Bank Name Axis Bank Limited
Primary Branch/Hub Rajaji Road Branch (Kerala Hub)
Branch Code 081
City Kannur
State Kerala
Country India (IN)
Code Status Active & Valid

Foreign Remittance Instructions for Kannur

To receive international bank wires (USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, etc.) into an Axis Bank account located in Kannur, you must provide the foreign sender with the exact routing instructions. Follow these steps:

  1. Select the Code: Give the sender the SWIFT code AXISINBB081. It is valid for routing international payments to any branch in Kannur.
  2. Provide Account Details: Provide your complete 15-digit Axis Bank Account Number and your name exactly as registered in bank records.
  3. Add Local Routing (IFSC): Include your branch's domestic 11-digit IFSC code (e.g. UTIB000XXXX). This assists Axis Bank's central treasury in crediting your local branch swiftly.
  4. Specify Purpose Code: In compliance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulations, tell the sender to state the appropriate Purpose of Remittance code (such as P0802 for software services, P1301 for family maintenance, etc.) on the transaction receipt.

Details to Share with the Overseas Sender

Beneficiary Account Name
15-Digit Axis Bank A/C Number
SWIFT Code: AXISINBB081
Local Branch IFSC Code

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FAQs for Kannur SWIFT

Yes, it will. For accounts at any Axis Bank branch in Kannur, the designated code AXISINBB081 is correct and verified. The bank routes inward wires to your branch using your account number and IFSC code.
Typically, an international wire takes 2 to 5 business days to clear and credit to your account in Kannur. Delays can occur due to bank holidays in India or the sending country, or due to regulatory compliance verification by Axis Bank's treasury department.
The transfer will still complete safely! The primary SWIFT code AXISINBBXXX represents the Head Office and works as a universal receiver for all Axis Bank accounts in India. Using the city-specific code is simply a more direct route.
Disclaimer: This website (axisbankswiftcode.com) is an independent informational utility and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Axis Bank Limited or the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The details, codes, and branch locations displayed here are curated for informational purposes. Users are advised to verify SWIFT and BIC codes with their branch or NetBanking before executing international financial transactions.