SWIFT/BIC code ACBKZML1XXX
ACBKZML1XXX belongs to African Commercial Bank LTD in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ACBKZML1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ACBKZML1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Commercial Bank LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
The way the African Commercial Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ACBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- L1 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ACBKZML1XXX?
ACBKZML1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of African Commercial Bank LTD in Lusaka, Zambia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at African Commercial Bank LTD.
Does African Commercial Bank LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ACBKZML1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for African Commercial Bank LTD in Zambia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in ACBKZML1XXX mean?
ACBK is the institution code of African Commercial Bank LTD, ZM stands for Zambia, L1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at African Commercial Bank LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ACBKZML1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Zambia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to African Commercial Bank LTD?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Are ACBKZML1 and ACBKZML1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ACBKZML1 is the 8-character version of ACBKZML1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to African Commercial Bank LTD in Lusaka.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.