SWIFT/BIC code NBMAMWMW005
NBMAMWMW005 belongs to National Bank of Malawi in Limbe, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBMAMWMW005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBMAMWMW |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | National Bank of Malawi |
| Branch | Churchill Road Branch |
| City | Limbe |
| Country | Malawi |
The way the National Bank of Malawi SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 005 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 BIC NBMAMWMW005?
NBMAMWMW005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Churchill Road Branch, part of National Bank of Malawi in Limbe, Malawi. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Malawi?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Malawi with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in NBMAMWMW005 mean?
NBMA is the bank code of National Bank of Malawi, MW is the ISO code of Malawi, MW is the code for the city or region and 005 identifies the department Churchill Road Branch.
Does National Bank of Malawi have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Malawi in Malawi, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Malawi.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Malawi?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBMAMWMW005, 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 happens if I enter NBMAMWMW005 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBMAMWMW005 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.