SWIFT/BIC code NABYZWHAXXX
NABYZWHAXXX belongs to National Building Society in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NABYZWHAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NABYZWHA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Building Society |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
The way the National Building Society SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NABY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HA 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 NABYZWHAXXX?
NABYZWHAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of National Building Society in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the code to use when a payment to National Building Society does not need a specific branch.
Does National Building Society use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NABYZWHAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for National Building Society in Zimbabwe, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is NABYZWHA and NABYZWHAXXX the same code?
Yes. NABYZWHA is the 8-character version of NABYZWHAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach National Building Society in Harare.
What happens if I enter NABYZWHAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NABYZWHAXXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Building Society?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Zimbabwe with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to National Building Society take in Zimbabwe?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.