ORBKMLBA — ORABANK MALI
ORBKMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for ORABANK MALI in BAMAKO, Mali — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ORBKMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for ORABANK MALI in BAMAKO, Mali. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ORABANK MALI |
| 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 ORBKMLBA belong to?
The SWIFT code ORBKMLBA identifies ORABANK MALI 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 ORBKMLBA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ORBKMLBA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ORBK) represent the bank code for ORABANK MALI; 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 ORBKMLBA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ORBKMLBA 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 ORBKMLBA instead of ORBKMLBA?
Yes. The 8-character code ORBKMLBA represents the primary headquarters of ORABANK MALI. The 11-character code ORBKMLBA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ORBKMLBA (or ORBKMLBAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ORBKMLBA?
The physical address registered for ORBKMLBA is: AV. DU MALI, HAMDALLAYE ACI 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).