SWIFT/BIC code NFBMMWMWXXX
NFBMMWMWXXX belongs to New Finance Bank Malawi Limited in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NFBMMWMWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NFBMMWMW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | New Finance Bank Malawi Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lilongwe |
| Country | Malawi |
The way the New Finance Bank Malawi Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NFBM 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 code NFBMMWMWXXX?
NFBMMWMWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of New Finance Bank Malawi Limited in Lilongwe, Malawi. Use it when a payment to New Finance Bank Malawi Limited does not need a specific branch.
Are NFBMMWMW and NFBMMWMWXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. NFBMMWMW is the short version of NFBMMWMWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to New Finance Bank Malawi Limited in Lilongwe.
What happens if I use NFBMMWMWXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NFBMMWMWXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does New Finance Bank Malawi Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NFBMMWMWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for New Finance Bank Malawi Limited in Malawi, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of NFBMMWMWXXX stand for?
NFBM is the bank code of New Finance Bank Malawi Limited, MW is the ISO code of Malawi, MW is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at New Finance Bank Malawi Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NFBMMWMWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malawi uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.