SWIFT/BIC code FMERMWMWXXX
FMERMWMWXXX belongs to First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi in Blantyre, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FMERMWMWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FMERMWMW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Blantyre |
| Country | Malawi |
The way the First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FMER 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 institution is behind BIC FMERMWMWXXX?
The code FMERMWMWXXX belongs to the main office of First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi in Blantyre, Malawi. Use it when you send money to an account at First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi.
Are FMERMWMW and FMERMWMWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. FMERMWMW is the short version of FMERMWMWXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi in Blantyre.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FMERMWMWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Malawi is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FMERMWMWXXX mean?
FMER is the institution code of First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi, MW stands for Malawi, MW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FMERMWMWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi in Malawi, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to First Merchant Bank LTD., Malawi?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.