ZESLSLFR — ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED
ZESLSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ZESLSLFR is the SWIFT/BIC code for ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED |
| Country | Sierra Leone (SL) |
| Location Code | FR |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ZESLSLFR belong to?
The SWIFT code ZESLSLFR identifies ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED in FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ZESLSLFR mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ZESLSLFR are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ZESL) represent the bank code for ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED; characters 5-6 (SL) indicate the country code for Sierra Leone; characters 7-8 (FR) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ZESLSLFR active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ZESLSLFR is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'FR' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ZESLSLFR instead of ZESLSLFR?
Yes. The 8-character code ZESLSLFR represents the primary headquarters of ZENITH BANK (SIERRA LEONE) LIMITED. The 11-character code ZESLSLFR targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ZESLSLFR (or ZESLSLFRXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ZESLSLFR?
The physical address registered for ZESLSLFR is: 18/20 RAWDON STREET, FREETOWN, Sierra Leone. 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).