'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC SWIFT/BIC code

MMBNBY22 – the SWIFT/BIC code of 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC

MMBNBY22 and MMBNBY22XXX are two ways of writing the same SWIFT/BIC code, and both lead to 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC in Minsk. A SWIFT code shows the sending bank exactly which bank should receive the money, a bit like a postal address for banks. In practice you usually come across it on invoices from abroad, in your banking app and in the bank details of 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC customers.

Further down we go through the practical side: money coming in from abroad, paying someone in another country and how to check the code before you confirm a payment. The BIC identifies a bank or branch, not a single account, which is why you always need the account number too.

Before you send: check the 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC code

The best place to find the right code remains a document from the bank itself. Check that code with MMBNBY22 here and ask if anything does not match.

A wrong SWIFT code can cause delays, a payment being sent back or extra fees for investigation. An error in the IBAN or account number is more serious because it can reach the wrong person.

An automatic check by your bank merely confirms that the IBAN exists, not that it is the right account. If your bank offers it, a payee name check before sending adds an extra layer of safety. Sending a small amount first can be a sensible step for a large first payment despite the extra fee.

About this information

The details here are taken from public sources that we update regularly. Even so, banks merge, rename themselves or retire codes, so information can be out of date. Counts and locations are from our directory and may differ from what 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC publishes.

Treat this page as a reference, not as the last word: the recipient’s bank details come first. GoldexPay is independent of 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Should you notice something that is out of date, we welcome a message.

'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC: head office code versus branch codes

We have 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC. Besides the head office code MMBNBY22XXX, there are codes for branches, departments or specific services.

Usually there is no need to pick a branch: transfers addressed to MMBNBY22XXX are routed within 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC correctly. Only use a branch code when the recipient explicitly asks for it.

The safest route is to take the code straight from the recipient’s bank details. Branch codes are more likely to change than MMBNBY22XXX.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Stay wary when a contact unexpectedly asks you to pay into a different account or a bank in another country. A real SWIFT code says nothing about who owns the account.

Verify changed payment details through a separate channel like a call to a number from an earlier contract, not by replying to the message. Watch out for time pressure, odd spelling or a sender address that is slightly off. If money has already gone to the wrong account, contact your bank immediately.

Fraud can also target the receiver: someone sends more than agreed and wants you to return the difference. A payment confirmation from the sender is no proof.

Why 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC has an 8- and an 11-character code

A BIC is built from fixed blocks: the first four letters stand for the bank, the next two give the country and characters seven and eight indicate the location. For 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC, that core is MMBNBY22.

Most banks and apps work with both lengths. If a form requires eleven characters, enter MMBNBY22XXX, otherwise MMBNBY22 is fine.

Do not add spaces, dots when you type MMBNBY22; the code is always written in one block. Watch for the letter O and the digit 0 and I versus 1; they are easy to mix up.

Incoming international payments to 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC

Someone abroad who wants to pay you needs a few details about your account, and missing ones are a common cause of delays. What they need is: the account holder’s name, account number or IBAN, MMBNBY22XXX or MMBNBY22 and, for some countries, your home address.

The sender’s bank might also ask for the address of your bank, in which case the Minsk head office is the usual answer. Double-check each detail before you send them.

Money from abroad will not always arrive in full. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank. Make clear with the sender who pays which costs, especially for larger amounts.

International transfers from 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC: the real cost

An international bank payment costs more than the listed fee. On top of a fixed fee, correspondent or intermediary banks may take a cut, and if the money changes currency, the bank usually uses a rate that is less favourable than the actual market rate.

The markup on the rate is often the biggest item, and it is easy to miss. A simple test: set the rate you get against the mid-market rate and work out the difference on your amount.

For many currency pairs, a specialist provider turns out to be cheaper than a traditional bank transfer – mostly thanks to the rate. On GoldexPay we compare what recipients receive across services, so you can pick the cheapest route. Using a transfer service does not mean leaving 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC – you pay the provider from your own account.

When will the money arrive at 'bank Moscow-Minsk' JSC?

There is no fixed answer for international payments: some land the same day or the next. Payments made after the cut-off time or on a weekend or public holiday usually start the next business day. Extra checks by one of the banks can also cause some delay.

Many banks are connected to SWIFT gpi. Every gpi transfer gets a unique transaction reference, the UETR. Save the payment confirmation; it contains the details a bank needs to start a trace.

A missing payment is traced by the sending bank, using the payment confirmation. Request from the sender the payment receipt with the date and reference.