BKCHZMLU — BANK OF CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD
BKCHZMLU is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD in LUSAKA, Zambia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BKCHZMLU is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD 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 CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD |
| Country | Zambia (ZM) |
| Location Code | LU |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BKCHZMLU belong to?
The SWIFT code BKCHZMLU identifies BANK OF CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD 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 BKCHZMLU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BKCHZMLU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BKCH) represent the bank code for BANK OF CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD; characters 5-6 (ZM) indicate the country code for Zambia; characters 7-8 (LU) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BKCHZMLU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BKCHZMLU is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LU' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BKCHZMLU instead of BKCHZMLU?
Yes. The 8-character code BKCHZMLU represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF CHINA (ZAMBIA) LTD. The 11-character code BKCHZMLU targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BKCHZMLU (or BKCHZMLUXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BKCHZMLU?
The physical address registered for BKCHZMLU is: PLOT NO.2339 KABELENGA ROAD, 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).