SWIFT/BIC code MMBNBY21271
MMBNBY21271 belongs to 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC in Mogilev, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MMBNBY21271 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MMBNBY21 |
| Branch code | 271 |
| Bank | 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC |
| Branch | Mogilev Branch |
| City | Mogilev |
| Country | Belarus |
How the 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MMBN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 271 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/BIC code MMBNBY21271?
MMBNBY21271 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mogilev Branch, a branch or department of 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC in Mogilev, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC in Belarus?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MMBNBY21271, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MMBNBY21271 mean?
MMBN is the bank code of 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC, BY is the ISO code of Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 271 identifies the branch Mogilev Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Belarus with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use MMBNBY21 instead of MMBNBY21271?
MMBNBY21 points to the head office of 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC, while MMBNBY21271 points to Mogilev Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MMBNBY21271.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.