FIRNNANXCUS — FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED
FIRNNANXCUS is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED in WINDHOEK, Namibia — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
FIRNNANXCUS is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED in WINDHOEK, Namibia. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: FIRNNANX
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED |
| Country | Namibia (NA) |
| Location Code | NX |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FIRNNANXCUS belong to?
The SWIFT code FIRNNANXCUS identifies FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED in WINDHOEK, Namibia. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FIRNNANXCUS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FIRNNANXCUS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FIRN) represent the bank code for FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED; characters 5-6 (NA) indicate the country code for Namibia; characters 7-8 (NX) specify the location code; and the final characters (CUS) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FIRNNANXCUS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FIRNNANXCUS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'NX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FIRNNANX instead of FIRNNANXCUS?
Yes. The 8-character code FIRNNANX represents the primary headquarters of FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NAMIBIA LIMITED. The 11-character code FIRNNANXCUS targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FIRNNANX (or FIRNNANXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FIRNNANXCUS?
The physical address registered for FIRNNANXCUS is: 10005, WINDHOEK, Namibia. 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).