SWIFT Code RMABBTBT — ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN, THIMPHU

About SWIFT Code RMABBTBT — ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN, THIMPHU

SWIFT code RMABBTBT is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN in THIMPHU, Bhutan. 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 ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN for all outward international remittances from THIMPHU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code RMABBTBT

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

When to Use SWIFT Code RMABBTBT

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN account in THIMPHU, share SWIFT code RMABBTBT 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 ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN, THIMPHU must provide SWIFT code RMABBTBT. 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 ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN in THIMPHU rely on SWIFT code RMABBTBT 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 ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN →

How SWIFT Code RMABBTBT Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code RMABBTBT 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 ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code RMABBTBT

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter RMABBTBT uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for THIMPHU 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 Bhutan.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm RMABBTBT directly with ROYAL MONETARY AUTHORITY OF BHUTAN's THIMPHU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.