SWIFT Code MWBKAFKA — MAIWAND BANK, KABUL

About SWIFT Code MWBKAFKA — MAIWAND BANK, KABUL

SWIFT code MWBKAFKA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MAIWAND BANK in KABUL, Afghanistan. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by MAIWAND BANK for all outward international remittances from KABUL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MWBKAFKA

The code MWBKAFKA follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MWBKAFKA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MAIWAND BANK account in KABUL, share SWIFT code MWBKAFKA with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at MAIWAND BANK, KABUL must provide SWIFT code MWBKAFKA. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using MAIWAND BANK in KABUL rely on SWIFT code MWBKAFKA for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for MAIWAND BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MAIWAND BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MAIWAND BANK →

How SWIFT Code MWBKAFKA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MWBKAFKA and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to MAIWAND BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MAIWAND BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MWBKAFKA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MWBKAFKA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KABUL only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Afghanistan.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm MWBKAFKA directly with MAIWAND BANK's KABUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.