SWIFT/BIC code NBMAMWMW003
NBMAMWMW003 belongs to National Bank of Malawi in Chichiri, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBMAMWMW003 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBMAMWMW |
| Branch code | 003 |
| Bank | National Bank of Malawi |
| Branch | Chichiri Branch |
| City | Chichiri |
| Country | Malawi |
How the National Bank of Malawi SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBMA 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.
- 003 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 uses BIC NBMAMWMW003?
NBMAMWMW003 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chichiri Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Malawi in Chichiri, Malawi. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of NBMAMWMW003 mean?
NBMA is the institution code of National Bank of Malawi, MW stands for Malawi, MW is the location code and 003 is the code of the department Chichiri Branch.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Malawi take in Malawi?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Malawi?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBMAMWMW003, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malawi uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has National Bank of Malawi got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Malawi in Malawi. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use NBMAMWMW003 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBMAMWMW003 against the details from National Bank of Malawi before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.