SWIFT/BIC code SBNMNANXXXX
SBNMNANXXXX belongs to Standard Bank Namibia Limited in Windhoek, Namibia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBNMNANXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBNMNANX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Standard Bank Namibia Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Windhoek |
| Country | Namibia |
The way the Standard Bank Namibia Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBNM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NX 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 SBNMNANXXXX?
The code SBNMNANXXXX belongs to the headquarters of Standard Bank Namibia Limited in Windhoek, Namibia. Use it when you send money to an account at Standard Bank Namibia Limited.
How long does a transfer to Standard Bank Namibia Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Standard Bank Namibia Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Bank Namibia Limited in Namibia. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Bank Namibia Limited.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Bank Namibia Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBNMNANXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Namibia is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SBNMNANXXXX mean?
SBNM is the institution code of Standard Bank Namibia Limited, NA is the ISO code of Namibia, NX is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Standard Bank Namibia Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Namibia with transfer services 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.