SWAZSZMB — CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI
SWAZSZMB is the SWIFT/BIC code for CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI in MBABANE, Swaziland — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SWAZSZMB is the SWIFT/BIC code for CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI in MBABANE, Swaziland. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI |
| Country | Swaziland (SZ) |
| Location Code | MB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SWAZSZMB belong to?
The SWIFT code SWAZSZMB identifies CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI in MBABANE, Swaziland. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SWAZSZMB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SWAZSZMB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SWAZ) represent the bank code for CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI; characters 5-6 (SZ) indicate the country code for Swaziland; characters 7-8 (MB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SWAZSZMB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SWAZSZMB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'MB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SWAZSZMB instead of SWAZSZMB?
Yes. The 8-character code SWAZSZMB represents the primary headquarters of CENTRAL BANK OF ESWATINI. The 11-character code SWAZSZMB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SWAZSZMB (or SWAZSZMBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SWAZSZMB?
The physical address registered for SWAZSZMB is: MAHLOKOHLA STREET, H100, MBABANE, Swaziland. 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).