SWIFT/BIC code XMSWMWM1XXX

XMSWMWM1XXX belongs to Malawi Stock Exchange in Blantyre, Malawi.

XMSWMWM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeXMSWMWM1XXX
8-character codeXMSWMWM1
Branch codeXXX
BankMalawi Stock Exchange
BranchHead office
CityBlantyre
CountryMalawi

The way the Malawi Stock Exchange SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

XMSW Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
MW Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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

Which institution uses SWIFT code XMSWMWM1XXX?

The code XMSWMWM1XXX belongs to the head office of Malawi Stock Exchange in Blantyre, Malawi. It is the code to use when a payment to Malawi Stock Exchange does not need a specific branch.

Is XMSWMWM1 and XMSWMWM1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. XMSWMWM1 is the short version of XMSWMWM1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Malawi Stock Exchange in Blantyre.

Does Malawi Stock Exchange use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – XMSWMWM1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Malawi Stock Exchange in Malawi, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I use XMSWMWM1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check XMSWMWM1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Malawi Stock Exchange in Malawi?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Malawi with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of XMSWMWM1XXX mean?

XMSW is the bank code of Malawi Stock Exchange, MW stands for Malawi, M1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

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