SWIFT/BIC code BNZWOMRXXXX
BNZWOMRXXXX belongs to Bank Nizwa in Muscat, Oman.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNZWOMRXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNZWOMRX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Nizwa |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Muscat |
| Country | Oman |
The way the Bank Nizwa SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNZW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- OM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RX 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 BNZWOMRXXXX?
BNZWOMRXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bank Nizwa in Muscat, Oman. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank Nizwa does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank Nizwa use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNZWOMRXXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank Nizwa in Oman, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BNZWOMRXXXX stand for?
BNZW is the institution code of Bank Nizwa, OM is the ISO code of Oman, RX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Nizwa?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNZWOMRXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Oman is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Nizwa?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Oman with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BNZWOMRX and BNZWOMRXXXX the same code?
Yes. BNZWOMRX is the short version of BNZWOMRXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank Nizwa in Muscat.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.