SWIFT/BIC code MERMBBB1XXX
MERMBBB1XXX belongs to Mercom Bank Limited in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MERMBBB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MERMBBB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mercom Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bridgetown |
| Country | Barbados |
The way the Mercom Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MERM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BB 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT code MERMBBB1XXX?
MERMBBB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Mercom Bank Limited in Bridgetown, Barbados. Use it when you send money to an account at Mercom Bank Limited.
Does Mercom Bank Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MERMBBB1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mercom Bank Limited in Barbados, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter MERMBBB1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MERMBBB1XXX against the details from Mercom Bank Limited before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Mercom Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is MERMBBB1 and MERMBBB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MERMBBB1 is the 8-character version of MERMBBB1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Mercom Bank Limited in Bridgetown.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Mercom Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MERMBBB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Barbados uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.