SWIFT/BIC code BOFAMY2XLBN
BOFAMY2XLBN belongs to Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad in Labuan, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAMY2XLBN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAMY2X |
| Branch code | LBN |
| Bank | Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad |
| Branch | — |
| City | Labuan |
| Country | Malaysia |
How the Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LBN 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 uses BIC BOFAMY2XLBN?
The code BOFAMY2XLBN belongs to Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad, part of Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad in Labuan, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad take in Malaysia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BOFAMY2XLBN mean?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad, MY is the ISO code of Malaysia, 2X is the location code and LBN is the code of the branch Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAMY2XLBN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use BOFAMY2XLBN incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFAMY2XLBN against the details from Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America, Malaysia Berhad in Malaysia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Malaysia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.