SWIFT/BIC Code for JMMB Bank in Jamaica

JMMB Bank Jamaica’s SWIFT code is JMJAJMKNXXX. This is the primary code for most international transfers.

 

JMMB Bank may use additional SWIFT/BIC codes for certain banking services, so confirm the right one with your recipient or the bank directly before you send.

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JMJAJMKNXXX

JMJAJMKNXXX splits into four parts: JMJA identifies JMMB Bank, JM points to Jamaica, KN signals Kingston as the location, and XXX stands for the head office.

JMMB Bank SWIFT code details

Bank Name

JMMB Bank (Jamaica)

SWIFT/BIC codeJMJAJMKNXXX
Bank address6 Haughton Terrace
CityKingston
CountryJamaica
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Why do I need a JMMB Bank SWIFT code?

A SWIFT/BIC code works like a passport for the receiving bank. It’s a unique identifier that distinguishes JMMB Bank from every other institution during an international transfer. A payment with this code can be matched to the bank without guesswork.

 

Recipients can find their JMMB Bank Jamaica SWIFT code on a recent statement or through their online banking.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for JMMB Bank

Collect the details from your recipient

Ask for their JMMB Bank account number and the SWIFT code. They can find both on a recent statement or in their JMMB Bank online banking.

Identify the branch SWIFT code

Different branches across Jamaica may use their own JMMB Bank SWIFT code. When a branch code isn’t available, the head office code JMJAJMKNXXX works for most transfers.

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JMMB Bank SWIFT Code in Jamaica

Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, with each section communicating something specific:

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

JMJA represents JMMB Bank.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

JM stands for Jamaica.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

This indicates the bank’s city or regional office. In this case, KN for Kingston

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

This points to a specific branch. When it reads XXX, the code refers to the bank’s head office.

 

If you don’t have a branch-specific JMMB Bank SWIFT code, you can use the code for the head office: JMJAJMKNXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a SWIFT/BIC code for international money transfers to JMMB Bank?

Yes. International transfers to a JMMB Bank account cannot move forward without a SWIFT code. JMJAJMKNXXX is the primary code for JMMB Bank in Jamaica.

How do I find a SWIFT code for JMMB Bank?

Ask your recipient. JMMB Bank customers can pull their branch SWIFT code from a recent statement or through online banking. Western Union’s bank codes guide is another helpful reference.

Do all banks in Jamaica have a SWIFT code?

Most banks in Jamaica that handle international transfers have a SWIFT code. Any that do not route cross-border payments through a correspondent bank and use that bank’s code. For how banks use different codes, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

It varies. Larger banks tend to assign individual branches their own SWIFT codes, and JMMB Bank is one of them. When a branch code isn’t available, JMJAJMKNXXX serves as a reliable fallback for most transfers to JMMB Bank in Jamaica.

This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.