AMBVVUVU — ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED
AMBVVUVU is the SWIFT/BIC code for ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED in PORT VILA, Vanuatu — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
AMBVVUVU is the SWIFT/BIC code for ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED in PORT VILA, Vanuatu. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Location Code | VU |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code AMBVVUVU belong to?
The SWIFT code AMBVVUVU identifies ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED in PORT VILA, Vanuatu. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code AMBVVUVU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of AMBVVUVU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (AMBV) represent the bank code for ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED; characters 5-6 (VU) indicate the country code for Vanuatu; characters 7-8 (VU) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code AMBVVUVU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) AMBVVUVU is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'VU' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code AMBVVUVU instead of AMBVVUVU?
Yes. The 8-character code AMBVVUVU represents the primary headquarters of ASIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED. The 11-character code AMBVVUVU targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to AMBVVUVU (or AMBVVUVUXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to AMBVVUVU?
The physical address registered for AMBVVUVU is: FLOOR 1, HAWKES LAW HOUSE, RUE PASTEUR, PORT VILA, Vanuatu. 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).