SWIFT/BIC code DEBZZML1XXX
DEBZZML1XXX belongs to Development Bank of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEBZZML1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEBZZML1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Development Bank of Zambia |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
How the Development Bank of Zambia SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DEBZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- L1 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 DEBZZML1XXX?
The code DEBZZML1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Development Bank of Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. It is the code to use when a payment to Development Bank of Zambia does not need a specific branch.
Is DEBZZML1 and DEBZZML1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. DEBZZML1 is the 8-character version of DEBZZML1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Development Bank of Zambia in Lusaka.
What do the letters in DEBZZML1XXX mean?
DEBZ is the institution code of Development Bank of Zambia, ZM stands for Zambia, L1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Development Bank of Zambia?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code DEBZZML1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Zambia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Development Bank of Zambia have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – DEBZZML1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Development Bank of Zambia in Zambia, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Development Bank of Zambia take in Zambia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.