SWIFT/BIC code HABBMVMVXXX
HABBMVMVXXX belongs to Habib Bank Limited in Male, Maldives.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HABBMVMVXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HABBMVMV |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Habib Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Male |
| Country | Maldives |
The way the Habib Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HABB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MV 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
What bank uses SWIFT code HABBMVMVXXX?
HABBMVMVXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Habib Bank Limited in Male, Maldives. Use it when you send money to an account at Habib Bank Limited.
What does each part of HABBMVMVXXX mean?
HABB is the institution code of Habib Bank Limited, MV is the ISO code of Maldives, MV is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Habib Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HABBMVMVXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Maldives uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Habib Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Maldives with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Habib Bank Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HABBMVMVXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Habib Bank Limited in Maldives, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.