SWIFT/BIC code KBZBMMMYMDY
KBZBMMMYMDY belongs to Kanbawza Bank LTD in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma).
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KBZBMMMYMDY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KBZBMMMY |
| Branch code | MDY |
| Bank | Kanbawza Bank LTD |
| Branch | Mandalay Branch |
| City | Mandalay |
| Country | Myanmar (Burma) |
How the Kanbawza Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KBZB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MY Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- MDY 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 branch is behind SWIFT code KBZBMMMYMDY?
KBZBMMMYMDY identifies Mandalay Branch, part of Kanbawza Bank LTD in Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma). Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use KBZBMMMY instead of KBZBMMMYMDY?
KBZBMMMY points to the main office of Kanbawza Bank LTD, while KBZBMMMYMDY is Mandalay Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use KBZBMMMYMDY if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Kanbawza Bank LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KBZBMMMYMDY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Myanmar (Burma) uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kanbawza Bank LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Myanmar (Burma) with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of KBZBMMMYMDY mean?
KBZB is the bank code of Kanbawza Bank LTD, MM is the ISO code of Myanmar (Burma), MY is the code for the city or region and MDY identifies the department Mandalay Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Kanbawza Bank LTD?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.