MASGSGSCTQB — THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
MASGSGSCTQB is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE in SINGAPORE, Singapore — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
MASGSGSCTQB is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE in SINGAPORE, Singapore. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: MASGSGSC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE |
| Country | Singapore (SG) |
| Location Code | SC |
| Branch | INTERNAL TEST BRANCH TQB |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MASGSGSCTQB belong to?
The SWIFT code MASGSGSCTQB identifies THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE in SINGAPORE, Singapore. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code MASGSGSCTQB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MASGSGSCTQB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MASG) represent the bank code for THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE; characters 5-6 (SG) indicate the country code for Singapore; characters 7-8 (SC) specify the location code; and the final characters (TQB) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MASGSGSCTQB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MASGSGSCTQB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SC' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MASGSGSC instead of MASGSGSCTQB?
Yes. The 8-character code MASGSGSC represents the primary headquarters of THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE. The 11-character code MASGSGSCTQB targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MASGSGSC (or MASGSGSCXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MASGSGSCTQB?
The physical address registered for MASGSGSCTQB is: 10 SHENTON WAY, 27-00, MAS BLDG, 079117, SINGAPORE, Singapore. 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).