SWIFT/BIC code MCBAKYK1XXX

MCBAKYK1XXX belongs to Banque Multi-Commerciale in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.

MCBAKYK1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMCBAKYK1XXX
8-character codeMCBAKYK1
Branch codeXXX
BankBanque Multi-Commerciale
BranchHead office
CityGeorgetown
CountryCayman Islands

The way the Banque Multi-Commerciale SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MCBA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
KY Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
K1 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/BIC code MCBAKYK1XXX?

MCBAKYK1XXX identifies the main office of Banque Multi-Commerciale in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Multi-Commerciale.

What happens if I enter MCBAKYK1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MCBAKYK1XXX against the details from Banque Multi-Commerciale before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Banque Multi-Commerciale take in Cayman Islands?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Multi-Commerciale?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MCBAKYK1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cayman Islands is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of MCBAKYK1XXX stand for?

MCBA is the bank code of Banque Multi-Commerciale, KY is the ISO code of Cayman Islands, K1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Is MCBAKYK1 and MCBAKYK1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. MCBAKYK1 is the 8-character version of MCBAKYK1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banque Multi-Commerciale in Georgetown.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.