SWIFT/BIC code MALTMTMTXXX
MALTMTMTXXX belongs to Central Bank of Malta in Valletta, Malta.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MALTMTMTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MALTMTMT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central Bank of Malta |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Valletta |
| Country | Malta |
How the Central Bank of Malta SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MALT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MT 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 is behind SWIFT code MALTMTMTXXX?
MALTMTMTXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Central Bank of Malta in Valletta, Malta. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Central Bank of Malta.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central Bank of Malta in Malta?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Malta take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MALTMTMTXXX to send euros to Malta?
Malta is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need MALTMTMTXXX.
Are MALTMTMT and MALTMTMTXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MALTMTMT is the short version of MALTMTMTXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Central Bank of Malta in Valletta.
What do the letters in MALTMTMTXXX stand for?
MALT is the institution code of Central Bank of Malta, MT stands for Malta, MT is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.