Bank details

IBAN, SWIFT, beneficiary name as on passport, allotment vs end-of-contract account, fees.

What it is

The destination bank account for wages, allotments, and final settlement. Recorded in your file with the manning agent and the shipowner.

Who needs it

Every seafarer.

When it is checked

• At sign-on.
• Whenever you change account.

Common mistakes

• Account name not matching the passport name exactly — bank rejects.
• Hidden correspondent-bank fees eating the remittance — ask in advance.
• Using a closed account from a previous contract.

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