SWIFT/BIC code FIMNNGL1XXX
FIMNNGL1XXX belongs to First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FIMNNGL1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FIMNNGL1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FIMN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code FIMNNGL1XXX?
FIMNNGL1XXX identifies the headquarters of First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the code to use when a payment to First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FIMNNGL1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in FIMNNGL1XXX stand for?
FIMN is the institution code of First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD., NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, L1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are FIMNNGL1 and FIMNNGL1XXX the same code?
Yes. FIMNNGL1 is the short version of FIMNNGL1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. in Lagos.
How long does it take to send money to First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter FIMNNGL1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FIMNNGL1XXX against the details from First Interstate Merchant Bank (Nigeria) LTD. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.