SWIFT/BIC code BATSMWM1XXX

BATSMWM1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD in Blantyre, Malawi.

BATSMWM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBATSMWM1XXX
8-character codeBATSMWM1
Branch codeXXX
BankBritish American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD
BranchHead office
CityBlantyre
CountryMalawi

How the British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BATS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
MW Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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 code BATSMWM1XXX?

BATSMWM1XXX identifies the head office of British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD in Blantyre, Malawi. Use it when a payment to British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD does not need a specific branch.

Is BATSMWM1 and BATSMWM1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BATSMWM1 is the short version of BATSMWM1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD in Blantyre.

What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Malawi with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BATSMWM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD in Malawi, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of BATSMWM1XXX mean?

BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD, MW stands for Malawi, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at British American Tobacco (Malawi) LTD?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BATSMWM1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malawi uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.