SWIFT/BIC code NPSAZML1XXX
NPSAZML1XXX belongs to National Pension Scheme Authority in Lusaka, Zambia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NPSAZML1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NPSAZML1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Pension Scheme Authority |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lusaka |
| Country | Zambia |
The way the National Pension Scheme Authority SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NPSA 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 uses BIC NPSAZML1XXX?
NPSAZML1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of National Pension Scheme Authority in Lusaka, Zambia. Use it when a payment to National Pension Scheme Authority does not need a specific branch.
Are NPSAZML1 and NPSAZML1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. NPSAZML1 is the short version of NPSAZML1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to National Pension Scheme Authority in Lusaka.
What happens if I use NPSAZML1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NPSAZML1XXX against the details from National Pension Scheme Authority before sending.
How long does a transfer to National Pension Scheme Authority take in Zambia?
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 does each part of NPSAZML1XXX stand for?
NPSA is the institution code of National Pension Scheme Authority, ZM is the ISO code of Zambia, L1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at National Pension Scheme Authority?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NPSAZML1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Zambia 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.