BIPMMLBA — BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA.
BIPMMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA. in BAMAKO, Mali — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BIPMMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA. in BAMAKO, Mali. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA. |
| Country | Mali (ML) |
| Location Code | BA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BIPMMLBA belong to?
The SWIFT code BIPMMLBA identifies BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA. in BAMAKO, Mali. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BIPMMLBA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BIPMMLBA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BIPM) represent the bank code for BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA.; characters 5-6 (ML) indicate the country code for Mali; characters 7-8 (BA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BIPMMLBA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BIPMMLBA 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 BIPMMLBA instead of BIPMMLBA?
Yes. The 8-character code BIPMMLBA represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE MALI SA.. The 11-character code BIPMMLBA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BIPMMLBA (or BIPMMLBAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BIPMMLBA?
The physical address registered for BIPMMLBA is: BOULEVARD DE L'INDEPENDENCE, BOLIBANA, 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).