FALLZMLU — FIRST ALLIANCE BANK
FALLZMLU is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST ALLIANCE BANK in LUSAKA, Zambia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FALLZMLU is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST ALLIANCE BANK in LUSAKA, Zambia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST ALLIANCE BANK |
| 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 FALLZMLU belong to?
The SWIFT code FALLZMLU identifies FIRST ALLIANCE BANK 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 FALLZMLU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FALLZMLU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FALL) represent the bank code for FIRST ALLIANCE BANK; 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 FALLZMLU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FALLZMLU 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 FALLZMLU instead of FALLZMLU?
Yes. The 8-character code FALLZMLU represents the primary headquarters of FIRST ALLIANCE BANK. The 11-character code FALLZMLU targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FALLZMLU (or FALLZMLUXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FALLZMLU?
The physical address registered for FALLZMLU is: ALLIANCE HOUSE, PLOT 627 CAIRO 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).