AFRIMLBA022 — BANK OF AFRICA - MALI
AFRIMLBA022 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF AFRICA - MALI in BAMAKO, Mali — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
AFRIMLBA022 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF AFRICA - MALI in BAMAKO, Mali. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: AFRIMLBA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF AFRICA - MALI |
| Country | Mali (ML) |
| Location Code | BA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code AFRIMLBA022 belong to?
The SWIFT code AFRIMLBA022 identifies BANK OF AFRICA - MALI in BAMAKO, Mali. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code AFRIMLBA022 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of AFRIMLBA022 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (AFRI) represent the bank code for BANK OF AFRICA - MALI; characters 5-6 (ML) indicate the country code for Mali; characters 7-8 (BA) specify the location code; and the final characters (022) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code AFRIMLBA022 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) AFRIMLBA022 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code AFRIMLBA instead of AFRIMLBA022?
Yes. The 8-character code AFRIMLBA represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF AFRICA - MALI. The 11-character code AFRIMLBA022 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to AFRIMLBA (or AFRIMLBAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to AFRIMLBA022?
The physical address registered for AFRIMLBA022 is: AVENUE DE LA MARNE 418, BAMAKO, Mali. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).