SWIFT/BIC code ORBKMRMRXXX
ORBKMRMRXXX belongs to Orabank Mauritanie in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBKMRMRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBKMRMR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Orabank Mauritanie |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nouakchott |
| Country | Mauritania |
The way the Orabank Mauritanie SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ORBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MR 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 ORBKMRMRXXX?
ORBKMRMRXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Orabank Mauritanie in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Orabank Mauritanie.
How long does a transfer to Orabank Mauritanie take in Mauritania?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Orabank Mauritanie?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Mauritania with transfer services before you send.
Are ORBKMRMR and ORBKMRMRXXX the same code?
Yes. ORBKMRMR is the 8-character version of ORBKMRMRXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Orabank Mauritanie in Nouakchott.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Orabank Mauritanie?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ORBKMRMRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Mauritania is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of ORBKMRMRXXX mean?
ORBK is the institution code of Orabank Mauritanie, MR stands for Mauritania, MR is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.