SWIFT/BIC code CESDMTM1XXX
CESDMTM1XXX belongs to Central Securities Depository, The in Valletta, Malta.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CESDMTM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CESDMTM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central Securities Depository, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Valletta |
| Country | Malta |
How the Central Securities Depository, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CESD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code CESDMTM1XXX?
The code CESDMTM1XXX belongs to the head office of Central Securities Depository, The in Valletta, Malta. It is the code to use when a payment to Central Securities Depository, The does not need a specific branch.
Do I need CESDMTM1XXX for a euro transfer to Malta?
Malta belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need CESDMTM1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Central Securities Depository, The take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is CESDMTM1 and CESDMTM1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CESDMTM1 is the short version of CESDMTM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Central Securities Depository, The in Valletta.
Does Central Securities Depository, The use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CESDMTM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Central Securities Depository, The in Malta, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use CESDMTM1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CESDMTM1XXX 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.