SWIFT/BIC code BARCMUMUOBU
BARCMUMUOBU belongs to Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD in Port Louis, Mauritius.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCMUMUOBU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCMUMU |
| Branch code | OBU |
| Bank | Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD |
| Branch | Mauritius Offshore Banking Unit |
| City | Port Louis |
| Country | Mauritius |
How the Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MU Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- OBU 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 SWIFT code BARCMUMUOBU?
The code BARCMUMUOBU belongs to Mauritius Offshore Banking Unit, a branch or department of Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD in Port Louis, Mauritius. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BARCMUMUOBU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Mauritius uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD in Mauritius, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BARCMUMUOBU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARCMUMUOBU with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BARCMUMU instead of BARCMUMUOBU?
BARCMUMU is the head office of Barclays Bank Mauritius LTD, while BARCMUMUOBU is Mauritius Offshore Banking Unit. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BARCMUMUOBU if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.