SWIFT/BIC code FALLZMLUXXX
FALLZMLUXXX belongs to First Alliance Bank in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FALLZMLUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FALLZMLU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Alliance Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
The way the First Alliance Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FALL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZM Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LU 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 BIC FALLZMLUXXX?
FALLZMLUXXX identifies the head office of First Alliance Bank in Lusaka, Zambia. Use it when a payment to First Alliance Bank does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to First Alliance Bank in Zambia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Zambia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to First Alliance Bank in Zambia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter FALLZMLUXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FALLZMLUXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Alliance Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FALLZMLUXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Zambia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in FALLZMLUXXX mean?
FALL is the bank code of First Alliance Bank, ZM stands for Zambia, LU is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.