SWIFT/BIC code COCUZWHAXXX
COCUZWHAXXX belongs to Comesa Clearing House in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COCUZWHAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COCUZWHA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Comesa Clearing House |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
How the Comesa Clearing House SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COCU 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 code COCUZWHAXXX?
The code COCUZWHAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Comesa Clearing House in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Comesa Clearing House.
What do I need to send money to an account at Comesa Clearing House?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COCUZWHAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Zimbabwe is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of COCUZWHAXXX mean?
COCU is the institution code of Comesa Clearing House, ZW stands for Zimbabwe, HA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Comesa Clearing House take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Comesa Clearing House?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Zimbabwe with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are COCUZWHA and COCUZWHAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. COCUZWHA is the 8-character version of COCUZWHAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Comesa Clearing House in Harare.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.