SWIFT/BIC code IIMETTP1XXX
IIMETTP1XXX belongs to First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IIMETTP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IIMETTP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Port of Spain |
| Country | Trinidad & Tobago |
The way the First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IIME Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 code IIMETTP1XXX?
The code IIMETTP1XXX belongs to the main office of First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. Use it when a payment to First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter IIMETTP1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IIMETTP1XXX against the details from First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. before you confirm.
Is IIMETTP1 and IIMETTP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. IIMETTP1 is the short version of IIMETTP1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. in Port of Spain.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IIMETTP1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Trinidad & Tobago uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in IIMETTP1XXX mean?
IIME is the bank code of First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD., TT is the ISO code of Trinidad & Tobago, P1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to First Citizens Merchant Bank LTD. in Trinidad & Tobago?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.