SWIFT/BIC code MBLNNPKAXXX
MBLNNPKAXXX belongs to Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MBLNNPKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MBLNNPKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal |
How the Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MBLN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 MBLNNPKAXXX?
MBLNNPKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the code to use when a payment to Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in MBLNNPKAXXX mean?
MBLN is the bank code of Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited, NP is the ISO code of Nepal, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MBLNNPKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nepal is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Are MBLNNPKA and MBLNNPKAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MBLNNPKA is the 8-character version of MBLNNPKAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited in Kathmandu.
Does Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MBLNNPKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited in Nepal, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.