SWIFT/BIC code AFRIMLBA022
AFRIMLBA022 belongs to Bank of Africa - Mali in Bamako, Mali.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRIMLBA022 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRIMLBA |
| Branch code | 022 |
| Bank | Bank of Africa - Mali |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bamako |
| Country | Mali |
The way the Bank of Africa - Mali SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ML Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 022 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC AFRIMLBA022?
The code AFRIMLBA022 belongs to Bank of Africa - Mali, a unit of Bank of Africa - Mali in Bamako, Mali. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Africa - Mali?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIMLBA022, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Mali is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Africa - Mali take in Mali?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use AFRIMLBA instead of AFRIMLBA022?
AFRIMLBA points to the main office of Bank of Africa - Mali, while AFRIMLBA022 points to Bank of Africa - Mali. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AFRIMLBA022.
What do the letters in AFRIMLBA022 stand for?
AFRI is the bank code of Bank of Africa - Mali, ML is the ISO code of Mali, BA is the location code and 022 identifies the department Bank of Africa - Mali.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Africa - Mali?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Mali with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.