SWIFT Code MSHQINBB — MASHREQ BANK, MUMBAI

About SWIFT Code MSHQINBB — MASHREQ BANK, MUMBAI

SWIFT code MSHQINBB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MASHREQ BANK in MUMBAI, India. 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 MASHREQ BANK for all outward international remittances from MUMBAI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MSHQINBB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code MSHQINBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MASHREQ BANK account in MUMBAI, share SWIFT code MSHQINBB 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 MASHREQ BANK, MUMBAI must provide SWIFT code MSHQINBB. 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 MASHREQ BANK in MUMBAI rely on SWIFT code MSHQINBB 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 MASHREQ BANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code MSHQINBB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MSHQINBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MSHQINBB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MUMBAI 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 India.

Data Accuracy

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