SWIFT/BIC code ABBAZMLUXXX
ABBAZMLUXXX belongs to AB Bank Zambia LTD. in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBAZMLUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBAZMLU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | AB Bank Zambia LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
How the AB Bank Zambia LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LU Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC ABBAZMLUXXX?
ABBAZMLUXXX identifies the main office of AB Bank Zambia LTD. in Lusaka, Zambia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at AB Bank Zambia LTD..
What does each part of ABBAZMLUXXX mean?
ABBA is the bank code of AB Bank Zambia LTD., ZM is the ISO code of Zambia, LU is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at AB Bank Zambia LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABBAZMLUXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Zambia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to AB Bank Zambia LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to AB Bank Zambia LTD. in Zambia?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Zambia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does AB Bank Zambia LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ABBAZMLUXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for AB Bank Zambia LTD. in Zambia, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.