UNAFZMLU — UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED
UNAFZMLU is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED in LUSAKA, Zambia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
UNAFZMLU is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED in LUSAKA, Zambia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED |
| 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 UNAFZMLU belong to?
The SWIFT code UNAFZMLU identifies UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED 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 UNAFZMLU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of UNAFZMLU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (UNAF) represent the bank code for UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED; 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 UNAFZMLU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) UNAFZMLU 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 UNAFZMLU instead of UNAFZMLU?
Yes. The 8-character code UNAFZMLU represents the primary headquarters of UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ZAMBIA LIMITED. The 11-character code UNAFZMLU targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to UNAFZMLU (or UNAFZMLUXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to UNAFZMLU?
The physical address registered for UNAFZMLU is: STAND 22768 THABO MBEKI 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).