SWIFT Code MBNAGB22 — MBNA LIMITED, CHESTER

About SWIFT Code MBNAGB22 — MBNA LIMITED, CHESTER

SWIFT code MBNAGB22 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MBNA LIMITED in CHESTER, United Kingdom. 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 MBNA LIMITED for all outward international remittances from CHESTER. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MBNAGB22

The code MBNAGB22 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MBNAGB22

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MBNA LIMITED account in CHESTER, share SWIFT code MBNAGB22 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 MBNA LIMITED, CHESTER must provide SWIFT code MBNAGB22. 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 MBNA LIMITED in CHESTER rely on SWIFT code MBNAGB22 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 MBNA LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MBNA LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MBNA LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code MBNAGB22 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MBNAGB22 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 MBNA LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MBNA LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MBNAGB22

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MBNAGB22 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CHESTER 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 United Kingdom.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm MBNAGB22 directly with MBNA LIMITED's CHESTER branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.