In order to send a SWIFT payment to MAURITIUS it is highly recommended to meet the following recommendations:
For payments to Mauritius, it is important to include detailed information to ensure smooth processing. Obtain all required bank information from the beneficiary including SWIFT BIC, IBAN, and beneficiary bank address. For more details, you can refer to the central bank at www.bom.mu.
Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include the account number, full name (no initials), and address of the ordering customer. Avoid using initials as it can delay the receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include the account number (IBAN), full name (no initials), and address of the beneficiary customer. IBAN numbers for accounts in Mauritius must be included in the payment instructions.
Beneficiary Bank (SWIFT MT103 F57): Include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier if required, full name, and address of the beneficiary bank. The SWIFT BIC should be 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters: xxxxMUxx or xxxxMUxxxxx.
Reason for Payment (SWIFT MT103 F70): The purpose of the payment is mandatory.
For the following financial institutions in MAURITIUS you can find a list of their correspondent banks with the currencies and nostro accounts. Also you will find an instructions how to track the payments and other useful information which will help you to send/receive a SWIFT funds transfer or investigate a status of existing payment.
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