SWIFT Code MEDLIQBAARB — BANKMED SAL, IRAQ, ARBIL

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BANKMED SAL, IRAQ in ARBIL, Iraq. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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ARBIL

BANKMED SAL, IRAQ · Iraq

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

MEDLIQBAARB

Code Breakdown

MEDL Bank Code
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IQ Country
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BA Location
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ARB Branch

Branch

ARBIL

City

ARBIL

Country Code

IQ

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code MEDLIQBAARB — BANKMED SAL, IRAQ, ARBIL

SWIFT code MEDLIQBAARB is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANKMED SAL, IRAQ in ARBIL, Iraq. 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 BANKMED SAL, IRAQ for all outward international remittances from ARBIL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MEDLIQBAARB

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

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeMEDL4 lettersIdentifies BANKMED SAL, IRAQ as the institution
Country CodeIQ2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Iraq
Location CodeBA2 charsCity/region identifier within Iraq
Branch CodeARB3 charsIdentifies the specific ARBIL branch
Quick Tip: MEDLIQBAARB is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code MEDLIQBAARB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANKMED SAL, IRAQ account in ARBIL, share SWIFT code MEDLIQBAARB 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 BANKMED SAL, IRAQ, ARBIL must provide SWIFT code MEDLIQBAARB. 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 BANKMED SAL, IRAQ in ARBIL rely on SWIFT code MEDLIQBAARB for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT MEDLIQBAARB8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code MEDLIQBAARB in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANKMED SAL, IRAQ →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANKMED SAL, IRAQ →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANKMED SAL, IRAQ →

How SWIFT Code MEDLIQBAARB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MEDLIQBAARB

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MEDLIQBAARB uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for ARBIL 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 Iraq.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm MEDLIQBAARB directly with BANKMED SAL, IRAQ's ARBIL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BANKMED SAL, IRAQ's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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