SWIFT/BIC code NBSTMWMWXXX
NBSTMWMWXXX belongs to Nbs Bank Limited in Blantyre, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBSTMWMWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBSTMWMW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Nbs Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Blantyre |
| Country | Malawi |
How the Nbs Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBST 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.
- 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 NBSTMWMWXXX?
NBSTMWMWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Nbs Bank Limited in Blantyre, Malawi. Use it when you send money to an account at Nbs Bank Limited.
Does Nbs Bank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NBSTMWMWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Nbs Bank Limited in Malawi, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Nbs Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBSTMWMWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malawi is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in NBSTMWMWXXX stand for?
NBST is the institution code of Nbs Bank Limited, MW is the ISO code of Malawi, MW is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are NBSTMWMW and NBSTMWMWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. NBSTMWMW is the short version of NBSTMWMWXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Nbs Bank Limited in Blantyre.
What is the best way to send money to Nbs Bank Limited in Malawi?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Malawi with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.