SWIFT/BIC code MBBEBNBBXXX
MBBEBNBBXXX belongs to Malayan Banking Berhad in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBBEBNBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBBEBNBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Malayan Banking Berhad |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Country | Brunei |
How the Malayan Banking Berhad SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBBE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB 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/BIC code MBBEBNBBXXX?
MBBEBNBBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Malayan Banking Berhad in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Malayan Banking Berhad.
Is MBBEBNBB and MBBEBNBBXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MBBEBNBB is the short version of MBBEBNBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Malayan Banking Berhad in Bandar Seri Begawan.
What does each part of MBBEBNBBXXX stand for?
MBBE is the bank code of Malayan Banking Berhad, BN is the ISO code of Brunei, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Malayan Banking Berhad?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBBEBNBBXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Brunei is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Malayan Banking Berhad?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Malayan Banking Berhad?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Brunei with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.