SWIFT/BIC code BNIFMTMTXXX
BNIFMTMTXXX belongs to Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta) in Gzira, Malta.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNIFMTMTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNIFMTMT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Gzira |
| Country | Malta |
The way the Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MT 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 uses BIC BNIFMTMTXXX?
The code BNIFMTMTXXX belongs to the headquarters of Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta) in Gzira, Malta. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta).
What does each part of BNIFMTMTXXX mean?
BNIF is the bank code of Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta), MT is the ISO code of Malta, MT is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are BNIFMTMT and BNIFMTMTXXX the same code?
Yes. BNIFMTMT is the 8-character version of BNIFMTMTXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta) in Gzira.
Do I need BNIFMTMTXXX to send euros to Malta?
Malta is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BNIFMTMTXXX.
How long does a transfer to Bnf Bank PLC (Formerly Banif Bank Malta) take in Malta?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use BNIFMTMTXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BNIFMTMTXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.