SWIFT/BIC code BARCZWHXXXX
BARCZWHXXXX belongs to Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCZWHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCZWHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
The way the Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCZWHXXXX?
BARCZWHXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the code to use when a payment to Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARCZWHXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Zimbabwe uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BARCZWHXXXX mean?
BARC is the institution code of Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited, ZW is the ISO code of Zimbabwe, HX is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are BARCZWHX and BARCZWHXXXX the same code?
Yes. BARCZWHX is the short version of BARCZWHXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited in Harare.
Does Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BARCZWHXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe Limited in Zimbabwe, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.