GLBBNPKA — GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED
GLBBNPKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED in KATHMANDU, Nepal — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
GLBBNPKA is the SWIFT/BIC code for GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED in KATHMANDU, Nepal. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED |
| Country | Nepal (NP) |
| Location Code | KA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GLBBNPKA belong to?
The SWIFT code GLBBNPKA identifies GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED in KATHMANDU, Nepal. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GLBBNPKA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GLBBNPKA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GLBB) represent the bank code for GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED; characters 5-6 (NP) indicate the country code for Nepal; characters 7-8 (KA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GLBBNPKA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GLBBNPKA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'KA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GLBBNPKA instead of GLBBNPKA?
Yes. The 8-character code GLBBNPKA represents the primary headquarters of GLOBAL IME BANK LIMITED. The 11-character code GLBBNPKA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GLBBNPKA (or GLBBNPKAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GLBBNPKA?
The physical address registered for GLBBNPKA is: KAMALADI 28, 44600, KATHMANDU, Nepal. 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).