SWIFT/BIC code BMBRKYKYXXX
BMBRKYKYXXX belongs to Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BMBRKYKYXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BMBRKYKY |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
The way the Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BMBR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KY 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/BIC code BMBRKYKYXXX?
BMBRKYKYXXX identifies the head office of Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a does not need a specific branch.
Does Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BMBRKYKYXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a in Cayman Islands, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BMBRKYKYXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cayman Islands is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BMBRKYKYXXX stand for?
BMBR is the bank code of Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a, KY is the ISO code of Cayman Islands, KY is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is BMBRKYKY and BMBRKYKYXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BMBRKYKY is the short version of BMBRKYKYXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.a in Georgetown.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.