SWIFT/BIC code ZESLSLFRXXX
ZESLSLFRXXX belongs to Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ZESLSLFRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ZESLSLFR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Freetown |
| Country | Sierra Leone |
The way the Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ZESL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FR 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 bank uses SWIFT code ZESLSLFRXXX?
ZESLSLFRXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Use it when a payment to Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ZESLSLFRXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited in Sierra Leone, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are ZESLSLFR and ZESLSLFRXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ZESLSLFR is the short version of ZESLSLFRXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited in Freetown.
What do the letters in ZESLSLFRXXX mean?
ZESL is the institution code of Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited, SL stands for Sierra Leone, FR is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ZESLSLFRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Sierra Leone uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zenith Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited in Sierra Leone?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Sierra Leone with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.