SWIFT/BIC code MIIFQAQAXXX
MIIFQAQAXXX belongs to Ministry of Finance in Doha, Qatar.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIIFQAQAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIIFQAQA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ministry of Finance |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Doha |
| Country | Qatar |
How the Ministry of Finance SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MIIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- QA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- QA 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 is behind SWIFT code MIIFQAQAXXX?
MIIFQAQAXXX identifies the headquarters of Ministry of Finance in Doha, Qatar. Use it when a payment to Ministry of Finance does not need a specific branch.
Does Ministry of Finance have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MIIFQAQAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ministry of Finance in Qatar, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Ministry of Finance?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MIIFQAQAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Qatar is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of MIIFQAQAXXX stand for?
MIIF is the bank code of Ministry of Finance, QA is the ISO code of Qatar, QA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Ministry of Finance?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Qatar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is MIIFQAQA and MIIFQAQAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MIIFQAQA is the short version of MIIFQAQAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Ministry of Finance in Doha.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.