SWIFT/BIC code BAAWMRMRXXX
BAAWMRMRXXX belongs to Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis) in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAAWMRMRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAAWMRMR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nouakchott |
| Country | Mauritania |
The way the Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAAW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MR Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 is behind BIC BAAWMRMRXXX?
The code BAAWMRMRXXX belongs to the main office of Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis) in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis).
Does Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BAAWMRMRXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis) in Mauritania, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter BAAWMRMRXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAAWMRMRXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis)?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BAAWMRMRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Mauritania uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BAAWMRMRXXX mean?
BAAW is the institution code of Banque Al Wava Mauritanienne Islamique (Bamis), MR stands for Mauritania, MR is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.