Broker rep: Our system reflects BANK HAPOALIM B.M. was used for this transfer
Me: I don't understand how it's not the same bank - what you see and what I see
Broker rep: Since we are a broker and not a bank we have our account with BANK HAPOALIM B.M and will not be able to choose any correspondent bank in the chain only the bank can.
me: So - can you please help me understand - who is choosing the correspondent? Bank Hapoalim or my bank?
Broker rep: The funds from our account were disbursed from BANK HAPOALIM B.M.
me: Yes, I see, but I am trying to understand the mechanism - can you help me understand who is choosing the correspondent?
Broker rep: Yes, so the receiver chooses the correspondent bank. For withdrawals.
me: so - my bank - Mizrahi, yes?
Broker rep: Yes, that is correct.
me: OK - this helps a lot, thank you!