SWIFT Code MOUUIQBA — MOSUL BANK, BAGHDAD

About SWIFT Code MOUUIQBA — MOSUL BANK, BAGHDAD

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

How to Read SWIFT Code MOUUIQBA

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

When to Use SWIFT Code MOUUIQBA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MOSUL BANK account in BAGHDAD, share SWIFT code MOUUIQBA 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 MOSUL BANK, BAGHDAD must provide SWIFT code MOUUIQBA. 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 MOSUL BANK in BAGHDAD rely on SWIFT code MOUUIQBA 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 MOSUL BANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code MOUUIQBA Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MOUUIQBA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MOUUIQBA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BAGHDAD 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 MOUUIQBA directly with MOSUL BANK's BAGHDAD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.