SWIFT/BIC code MEZAZML1XXX
MEZAZML1XXX belongs to Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEZAZML1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEZAZML1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
The way the Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEZA 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 bank is behind SWIFT code MEZAZML1XXX?
The code MEZAZML1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. in Lusaka, Zambia. Use it when a payment to Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter MEZAZML1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MEZAZML1XXX against the details from Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Meridien Biao Zambia LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Zambia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are MEZAZML1 and MEZAZML1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. MEZAZML1 is the 8-character version of MEZAZML1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. in Lusaka.
Does Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MEZAZML1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Meridien Biao Zambia LTD. in Zambia, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Meridien Biao Zambia LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MEZAZML1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Zambia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.