FIRNLSMX — FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO
FIRNLSMX is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO in MASERU, Lesotho — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FIRNLSMX is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO in MASERU, Lesotho. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO |
| Country | Lesotho (LS) |
| Location Code | MX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FIRNLSMX belong to?
The SWIFT code FIRNLSMX identifies FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO in MASERU, Lesotho. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FIRNLSMX mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FIRNLSMX are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FIRN) represent the bank code for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO; characters 5-6 (LS) indicate the country code for Lesotho; characters 7-8 (MX) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FIRNLSMX active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FIRNLSMX is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'MX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FIRNLSMX instead of FIRNLSMX?
Yes. The 8-character code FIRNLSMX represents the primary headquarters of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LESOTHO. The 11-character code FIRNLSMX targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FIRNLSMX (or FIRNLSMXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FIRNLSMX?
The physical address registered for FIRNLSMX is: LNDC COMPLEX, KINGSWAY, 100, MASERU, Lesotho. 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).