SWIFT/BIC code ZEIBNGLA013
ZEIBNGLA013 belongs to Zenith Bank PLC in Abuja, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZEIBNGLA013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZEIBNGLA |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Zenith Bank PLC |
| Branch | Abuja Branch |
| City | Abuja |
| Country | Nigeria |
How the Zenith Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ZEIB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 013 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 SWIFT/BIC code ZEIBNGLA013?
ZEIBNGLA013 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Abuja Branch, part of Zenith Bank PLC in Abuja, Nigeria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zenith Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ZEIBNGLA013 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ZEIBNGLA013 against the details from Zenith Bank PLC before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Zenith Bank PLC in Nigeria?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Zenith Bank PLC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ZEIBNGLA013, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ZEIBNGLA013 mean?
ZEIB is the bank code of Zenith Bank PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the location code and 013 identifies the department Abuja Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.