SWIFT/BIC code CABSZWHAXXX
CABSZWHAXXX belongs to Central Africa Building Society in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CABSZWHAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CABSZWHA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central Africa Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
How the Central Africa Building Society SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CABS 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CABSZWHAXXX?
The code CABSZWHAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Central Africa Building Society in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the code to use when a payment to Central Africa Building Society does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in CABSZWHAXXX stand for?
CABS is the institution code of Central Africa Building Society, ZW is the ISO code of Zimbabwe, HA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Africa Building Society?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CABSZWHAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Zimbabwe is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Central Africa Building Society take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central Africa Building Society in Zimbabwe?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Zimbabwe with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are CABSZWHA and CABSZWHAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CABSZWHA is the short version of CABSZWHAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Central Africa Building Society in Harare.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.