SWIFT/BIC code NCBPZML1XXX

NCBPZML1XXX belongs to New Capital Bank PLC in Lusaka, Zambia.

NCBPZML1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNCBPZML1XXX
8-character codeNCBPZML1
Branch codeXXX
BankNew Capital Bank PLC
BranchHead office
CityLusaka
CountryZambia

The way the New Capital Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

NCBP Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
ZM Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
L1 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 code NCBPZML1XXX?

NCBPZML1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of New Capital Bank PLC in Lusaka, Zambia. Use it when you send money to an account at New Capital Bank PLC.

What is the best way to send money to New Capital Bank PLC in Zambia?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Zambia with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use NCBPZML1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NCBPZML1XXX against the details from New Capital Bank PLC before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to New Capital Bank PLC?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Does New Capital Bank PLC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – NCBPZML1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for New Capital Bank PLC in Zambia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at New Capital Bank PLC?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NCBPZML1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Zambia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.