SWIFT Code CMBAAWAX — CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V., ORANJESTAD

About SWIFT Code CMBAAWAX — CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V., ORANJESTAD

SWIFT code CMBAAWAX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. in ORANJESTAD, Aruba. 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 CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. for all outward international remittances from ORANJESTAD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CMBAAWAX

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

When to Use SWIFT Code CMBAAWAX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. account in ORANJESTAD, share SWIFT code CMBAAWAX 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 CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V., ORANJESTAD must provide SWIFT code CMBAAWAX. 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 CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. in ORANJESTAD rely on SWIFT code CMBAAWAX 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 CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. →

How SWIFT Code CMBAAWAX Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CMBAAWAX 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 CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CMBAAWAX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CMBAAWAX uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ORANJESTAD 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 Aruba.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CMBAAWAX directly with CARIBBEAN MERCANTILE BANK N.V.'s ORANJESTAD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.