SWIFT Code BNBABBBB — REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED, BRIDGETOWN

About SWIFT Code BNBABBBB — REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED, BRIDGETOWN

SWIFT code BNBABBBB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. 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 REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED for all outward international remittances from BRIDGETOWN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BNBABBBB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BNBABBBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED account in BRIDGETOWN, share SWIFT code BNBABBBB 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 REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED, BRIDGETOWN must provide SWIFT code BNBABBBB. 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 REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED in BRIDGETOWN rely on SWIFT code BNBABBBB 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 REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code BNBABBBB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BNBABBBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BNBABBBB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BRIDGETOWN 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 Barbados.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BNBABBBB directly with REPUBLIC BANK (BARBADOS) LIMITED's BRIDGETOWN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.