BMSMMLBA — BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE
BMSMMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE in BAMAKO, Mali — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BMSMMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE in BAMAKO, Mali. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE |
| 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 BMSMMLBA belong to?
The SWIFT code BMSMMLBA identifies BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE 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 BMSMMLBA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BMSMMLBA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BMSM) represent the bank code for BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE; 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 BMSMMLBA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BMSMMLBA 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 BMSMMLBA instead of BMSMMLBA?
Yes. The 8-character code BMSMMLBA represents the primary headquarters of BANQUE MALIENNE DE SOLIDARITE. The 11-character code BMSMMLBA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BMSMMLBA (or BMSMMLBAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BMSMMLBA?
The physical address registered for BMSMMLBA is: L'IMMEUBLE BMS- SA HAMDALLAYE, AVENUE DE L'UNION AFRICAINE, 2000, 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).