SWIFT/BIC code FXAFZML1XXX
FXAFZML1XXX belongs to Fx Africa in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FXAFZML1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FXAFZML1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fx Africa |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
The way the Fx Africa SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FXAF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZM 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
Which institution uses BIC FXAFZML1XXX?
FXAFZML1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Fx Africa in Lusaka, Zambia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Fx Africa.
What happens if I use FXAFZML1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FXAFZML1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Fx Africa?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FXAFZML1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Zambia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in FXAFZML1XXX mean?
FXAF is the institution code of Fx Africa, ZM is the ISO code of Zambia, L1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does Fx Africa use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FXAFZML1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Fx Africa in Zambia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Fx Africa take in Zambia?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.