UNAFMLBA — UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA
UNAFMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA in BAMAKO, Mali — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UNAFMLBA is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA in BAMAKO, Mali. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA |
| 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 UNAFMLBA belong to?
The SWIFT code UNAFMLBA identifies UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA 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 UNAFMLBA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UNAFMLBA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UNAF) represent the bank code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA; 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 UNAFMLBA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UNAFMLBA 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 UNAFMLBA instead of UNAFMLBA?
Yes. The 8-character code UNAFMLBA represents the primary headquarters of UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA MALI SA. The 11-character code UNAFMLBA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UNAFMLBA (or UNAFMLBAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UNAFMLBA?
The physical address registered for UNAFMLBA is: AVENUE DE LA PAIX 360, 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).