SWIFT/BIC code SBMTMTMTXXX
SBMTMTMTXXX belongs to Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC in Sliema, Malta.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBMTMTMTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBMTMTMT |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sliema |
| Country | Malta |
How the Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBMT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MT 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 SBMTMTMTXXX?
SBMTMTMTXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC in Sliema, Malta. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC.
Is SBMTMTMT and SBMTMTMTXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBMTMTMT is the 8-character version of SBMTMTMTXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC in Sliema.
What does each part of SBMTMTMTXXX stand for?
SBMT is the bank code of Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC, MT is the ISO code of Malta, MT is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Bank Malta PLC take in Malta?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SBMTMTMTXXX for a euro transfer to Malta?
Malta is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SBMTMTMTXXX.
What happens if I enter SBMTMTMTXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBMTMTMTXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.