SWIFT/BIC code BPMAMRMRXXX
BPMAMRMRXXX belongs to Banque Populaire de Mauritanie in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPMAMRMRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPMAMRMR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Populaire de Mauritanie |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nouakchott |
| Country | Mauritania |
How the Banque Populaire de Mauritanie SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPMA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MR 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 SWIFT/BIC code BPMAMRMRXXX?
BPMAMRMRXXX identifies the main office of Banque Populaire de Mauritanie in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Populaire de Mauritanie.
Does Banque Populaire de Mauritanie use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BPMAMRMRXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Populaire de Mauritanie in Mauritania, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BPMAMRMR and BPMAMRMRXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BPMAMRMR is the short version of BPMAMRMRXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Banque Populaire de Mauritanie in Nouakchott.
How long does a transfer to Banque Populaire de Mauritanie take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Banque Populaire de Mauritanie?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Mauritania with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banque Populaire de Mauritanie?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BPMAMRMRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Mauritania is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.