SWIFT Code BKMGNL2A — BANK MENDES GANS N.V., AMSTERDAM

About SWIFT Code BKMGNL2A — BANK MENDES GANS N.V., AMSTERDAM

SWIFT code BKMGNL2A is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK MENDES GANS N.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. 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 BANK MENDES GANS N.V. for all outward international remittances from AMSTERDAM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKMGNL2A

The code BKMGNL2A follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKMGNL2A

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK MENDES GANS N.V. account in AMSTERDAM, share SWIFT code BKMGNL2A 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 BANK MENDES GANS N.V., AMSTERDAM must provide SWIFT code BKMGNL2A. 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 BANK MENDES GANS N.V. in AMSTERDAM rely on SWIFT code BKMGNL2A 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 BANK MENDES GANS N.V. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK MENDES GANS N.V. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK MENDES GANS N.V. →

How SWIFT Code BKMGNL2A Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKMGNL2A 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 BANK MENDES GANS N.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK MENDES GANS N.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKMGNL2A

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKMGNL2A uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for AMSTERDAM 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 Netherlands.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BKMGNL2A directly with BANK MENDES GANS N.V.'s AMSTERDAM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.