SWIFT/BIC code BAMCNIMAXXX
BAMCNIMAXXX belongs to Banco de America Central in Managua, Nicaragua.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAMCNIMAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAMCNIMA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de America Central |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Managua |
| Country | Nicaragua |
The way the Banco de America Central SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAMC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BAMCNIMAXXX?
The code BAMCNIMAXXX belongs to the head office of Banco de America Central in Managua, Nicaragua. Use it when a payment to Banco de America Central does not need a specific branch.
Are BAMCNIMA and BAMCNIMAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BAMCNIMA is the 8-character version of BAMCNIMAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco de America Central in Managua.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de America Central in Nicaragua?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nicaragua with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banco de America Central use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAMCNIMAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco de America Central in Nicaragua, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BAMCNIMAXXX mean?
BAMC is the bank code of Banco de America Central, NI stands for Nicaragua, MA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco de America Central?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BAMCNIMAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nicaragua is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.