AMBDBNBB — BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK
AMBDBNBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
AMBDBNBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK |
| Country | Brunei (BN) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code AMBDBNBB belong to?
The SWIFT code AMBDBNBB identifies BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK in BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code AMBDBNBB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of AMBDBNBB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (AMBD) represent the bank code for BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK; characters 5-6 (BN) indicate the country code for Brunei; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code AMBDBNBB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) AMBDBNBB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code AMBDBNBB instead of AMBDBNBB?
Yes. The 8-character code AMBDBNBB represents the primary headquarters of BRUNEI DARUSSALAM CENTRAL BANK. The 11-character code AMBDBNBB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to AMBDBNBB (or AMBDBNBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to AMBDBNBB?
The physical address registered for AMBDBNBB is: FLOOR 14, MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND, ECONOMY COMMONWEALTH DRIVE, BB3910, BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei. 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).