BAZAZMLA — BANK OF ZAMBIA
BAZAZMLA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF ZAMBIA in LUSAKA, Zambia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BAZAZMLA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF ZAMBIA in LUSAKA, Zambia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF ZAMBIA |
| Country | Zambia (ZM) |
| Location Code | LA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BAZAZMLA belong to?
The SWIFT code BAZAZMLA identifies BANK OF ZAMBIA 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 BAZAZMLA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BAZAZMLA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BAZA) represent the bank code for BANK OF ZAMBIA; characters 5-6 (ZM) indicate the country code for Zambia; characters 7-8 (LA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BAZAZMLA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BAZAZMLA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BAZAZMLA instead of BAZAZMLA?
Yes. The 8-character code BAZAZMLA represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF ZAMBIA. The 11-character code BAZAZMLA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BAZAZMLA (or BAZAZMLAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BAZAZMLA?
The physical address registered for BAZAZMLA is: CAIRO ROAD BANK SQUARE, 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).