BKMOMSMS — BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED
BKMOMSMS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED in BRADES, Montserrat — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BKMOMSMS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED in BRADES, Montserrat. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED |
| Country | Montserrat (MS) |
| Location Code | MS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BKMOMSMS belong to?
The SWIFT code BKMOMSMS identifies BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED in BRADES, Montserrat. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BKMOMSMS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BKMOMSMS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BKMO) represent the bank code for BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED; characters 5-6 (MS) indicate the country code for Montserrat; characters 7-8 (MS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BKMOMSMS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BKMOMSMS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'MS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BKMOMSMS instead of BKMOMSMS?
Yes. The 8-character code BKMOMSMS represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF MONTSERRAT LIMITED. The 11-character code BKMOMSMS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BKMOMSMS (or BKMOMSMSXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BKMOMSMS?
The physical address registered for BKMOMSMS is: BRADES MAIN ROAD, MSR 1310, BRADES, Montserrat. 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).