SWIFT/BIC Code for Banorte in Mexico

Banorte’s SWIFT code in Mexico is MENOMXMTXXX. This is the primary code for most international transfers.

 

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

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MENOMXMTXXX

MENOMXMTXXX is made up of four parts: MENO notes Banorte as the bank, MX points to Mexico as the country, MT signifies Monterrey as the location, and XXX directs to the head office.

Banorte SWIFT code details

Bank Name

Banco Mercantil del Norte (Banorte)

SWIFT/BIC codeMENOMXMTXXX
Bank addressAv. Revolución 3,000, Col. Primavera. C. P. 64830
CityMonterrey
CountryMexico
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Why do I need a Banorte SWIFT code?

A SWIFT/BIC code tells your bank exactly where to send an international payment. The code points the funds to the correct institution, country, location, and branch from the moment you hit send.

 

The Banorte SWIFT code for Mexico locations can be found on the recipient’s recent statement or through their online banking portal.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for Banorte

Reach out to your recipient

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

Track down the branch SWIFT code

Different branches throughout the country may use their own Banorte Bank of Mexico SWIFT code. When a branch code isn’t available, the head office code MENOMXMTXXX works for most transfers.

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Choose your recipient’s bank name and Western Union matches it with the correct SWIFT code. Add their bank account transfer details and fund the transfer to send it on its way.

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Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and each part means something different:

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

MENO represents Banorte.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

MX stands for Mexico.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

This indicates the bank’s city or regional office, MT in this case for Monterrey.

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

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

 

If you don’t have a branch-specific code, the primary SWIFT code for Banorte Bank in Mexico is MENOMXMTXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. International transfers to a Banorte account cannot move forward without a SWIFT code. MENOMXMTXXX is the primary code.

How do I find a SWIFT code for Banorte?

Ask your recipient to share the code with you. Banorte 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 Mexico have a SWIFT code?

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

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Each bank handles this differently. Bigger banks tend to assign individual branches their own SWIFT codes. When a branch code isn’t available for Banorte, MENOMXMTXXX serves as a default.

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