MNBIDE5M — BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK
MNBIDE5M is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK in MAINZ-KASTEL, Germany — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
MNBIDE5M is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK in MAINZ-KASTEL, Germany. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK |
| Country | Germany (DE) |
| Location Code | 5M |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MNBIDE5M belong to?
The SWIFT code MNBIDE5M identifies BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK in MAINZ-KASTEL, Germany. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code MNBIDE5M mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MNBIDE5M are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MNBI) represent the bank code for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK; characters 5-6 (DE) indicate the country code for Germany; characters 7-8 (5M) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MNBIDE5M active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MNBIDE5M is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '5M' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MNBIDE5M instead of MNBIDE5M?
Yes. The 8-character code MNBIDE5M represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. MILITARY BANK. The 11-character code MNBIDE5M targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MNBIDE5M (or MNBIDE5MXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MNBIDE5M?
The physical address registered for MNBIDE5M is: BLG 4014, LUDWIG WOLKERSTRASSE, 55252, MAINZ-KASTEL, Germany. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the MNBIDE5M code in Germany?
The SWIFT code MNBIDE5M is used for international inbound wire transfers in Germany. It operates alongside the SEPA network, requiring the BIC to be paired with a 22-character IBAN.
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).
- 🏦 Deutsche Bundesbank: Official German central bank directory release for routing and clearings.