SWIFT/BIC code FDHDMWMWXXX
FDHDMWMWXXX belongs to First Discount House Limited in Blantyre, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FDHDMWMWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FDHDMWMW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Discount House Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Blantyre |
| Country | Malawi |
How the First Discount House Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FDHD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MW 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 uses SWIFT code FDHDMWMWXXX?
FDHDMWMWXXX identifies the head office of First Discount House Limited in Blantyre, Malawi. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at First Discount House Limited.
Is FDHDMWMW and FDHDMWMWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FDHDMWMW is the 8-character version of FDHDMWMWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach First Discount House Limited in Blantyre.
Does First Discount House Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FDHDMWMWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Discount House Limited in Malawi, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of FDHDMWMWXXX stand for?
FDHD is the institution code of First Discount House Limited, MW stands for Malawi, MW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at First Discount House Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FDHDMWMWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malawi is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to First Discount House Limited in Malawi?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Malawi with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.