Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Bank of Valletta (BOV)?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of Valletta (BOV) is VALLMTMT. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Bank of Valletta (BOV)?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Bank of Valletta (BOV), provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code VALLMTMT (ST. VENERA, Malta) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Bank of Valletta (BOV) a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bank of Valletta (BOV) is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code VALLMTMT mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code VALLMTMT: "VALL" is the institution code identifying Bank of Valletta (BOV), "MT" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Malta, and "MT" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

VALLMTMT

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