SWIFT/BIC code MEARARB1XXX
MEARARB1XXX belongs to Merchant Bank Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEARARB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEARARB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merchant Bank Argentina |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
The way the Merchant Bank Argentina SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEAR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 MEARARB1XXX?
MEARARB1XXX identifies the headquarters of Merchant Bank Argentina in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Use it when you send money to an account at Merchant Bank Argentina.
Does Merchant Bank Argentina have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MEARARB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Merchant Bank Argentina in Argentina, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use MEARARB1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MEARARB1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is MEARARB1 and MEARARB1XXX the same code?
Yes. MEARARB1 is the short version of MEARARB1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Merchant Bank Argentina in Buenos Aires.
What do I need to send money to an account at Merchant Bank Argentina?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MEARARB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Argentina is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MEARARB1XXX stand for?
MEAR is the bank code of Merchant Bank Argentina, AR is the ISO code of Argentina, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.