SWIFT/BIC code AFCNZWHAXXX
AFCNZWHAXXX belongs to African Century Limited in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFCNZWHAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFCNZWHA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Century Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
How the African Century Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFCN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HA 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 AFCNZWHAXXX?
The code AFCNZWHAXXX belongs to the headquarters of African Century Limited in Harare, Zimbabwe. Use it when you send money to an account at African Century Limited.
Are AFCNZWHA and AFCNZWHAXXX the same code?
Yes. AFCNZWHA is the 8-character version of AFCNZWHAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to African Century Limited in Harare.
Does African Century Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFCNZWHAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for African Century Limited in Zimbabwe, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in AFCNZWHAXXX mean?
AFCN is the bank code of African Century Limited, ZW is the ISO code of Zimbabwe, HA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at African Century Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFCNZWHAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Zimbabwe uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to African Century Limited in Zimbabwe?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Zimbabwe with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.