SWIFT/BIC code FCMBNGLAXXX
FCMBNGLAXXX belongs to First City Monument Bank Limited in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCMBNGLAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCMBNGLA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First City Monument Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the First City Monument Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCMB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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 code FCMBNGLAXXX?
FCMBNGLAXXX identifies the main office of First City Monument Bank Limited in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the code to use when a payment to First City Monument Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does First City Monument Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for First City Monument Bank Limited in Nigeria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of First City Monument Bank Limited.
Are FCMBNGLA and FCMBNGLAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FCMBNGLA is the 8-character version of FCMBNGLAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to First City Monument Bank Limited in Lagos.
How long does a transfer to First City Monument Bank Limited take in Nigeria?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use FCMBNGLAXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check FCMBNGLAXXX against the details from First City Monument Bank Limited before sending.
What do the letters in FCMBNGLAXXX mean?
FCMB is the bank code of First City Monument Bank Limited, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.