SWIFT/BIC code NBMAMWMW044
NBMAMWMW044 belongs to National Bank of Malawi in Blantyre, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBMAMWMW044 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBMAMWMW |
| Branch code | 044 |
| Bank | National Bank of Malawi |
| Branch | Financial Management Services |
| City | Blantyre |
| Country | Malawi |
The way the National Bank of Malawi SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 044 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 BIC NBMAMWMW044?
The code NBMAMWMW044 belongs to Financial Management Services, a branch or department of National Bank of Malawi in Blantyre, Malawi. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Malawi?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBMAMWMW044, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Malawi is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Malawi?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to National Bank of Malawi?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Malawi with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use NBMAMWMW instead of NBMAMWMW044?
NBMAMWMW is the main office of National Bank of Malawi, while NBMAMWMW044 points to Financial Management Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBMAMWMW044.
What does each part of NBMAMWMW044 mean?
NBMA is the bank code of National Bank of Malawi, MW stands for Malawi, MW is the location code and 044 is the code of the department Financial Management Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.