BARCZMLX — ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC
BARCZMLX is the SWIFT/BIC code for ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC in LUSAKA, Zambia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BARCZMLX is the SWIFT/BIC code for ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC in LUSAKA, Zambia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC |
| Country | Zambia (ZM) |
| Location Code | LX |
| Branch | HEAD OFFICE |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BARCZMLX belong to?
The SWIFT code BARCZMLX identifies ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC in LUSAKA, Zambia. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BARCZMLX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BARCZMLX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BARC) represent the bank code for ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC; characters 5-6 (ZM) indicate the country code for Zambia; characters 7-8 (LX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BARCZMLX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BARCZMLX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BARCZMLX instead of BARCZMLX?
Yes. The 8-character code BARCZMLX represents the primary headquarters of ABSA BANK ZAMBIA PLC. The 11-character code BARCZMLX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BARCZMLX (or BARCZMLXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BARCZMLX?
The physical address registered for BARCZMLX is: ABSA HOUSE STAND NO. 2374 KELVIN, SIWALE ROAD,SHOW GROUNDS, 10101, LUSAKA, Zambia. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).