SWIFT Code for Banks in Malawi

Malawi Bank Swift Codes - Page 1

Below are the SWIFT codes for all banks in Malawi. These SWIFT codes are only the active participants who are connected to SWIFT network. The passive participant’s codes are excluded from the list.

ID	Bank or Institution	City	Branch	Swift Code
1	CDH INVESTMENT BANK (CDHIB)	BLANTYRE		CDHIMWMW
2	ECOBANK MALAWI LIMITED	BLANTYRE		ECOCMWMW
3	FDH BANK LIMITED	BLANTYRE		FDHFMWMW
4	FIRST DISCOUNT HOUSE LIMITED	BLANTYRE		FDHDMWMW
5	FIRST MERCHANT BANK LTD., MALAWI	BLANTYRE		FMERMWMW

6	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	BLANTYRE		NBMAMWMW
7	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	BLANTYRE	(FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES)	NBMAMWMW044
8	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	BLANTYRE	(HENDERSON STREET BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW001
9	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	BLANTYRE	(VICTORIA AVENUE BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW002
10	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	CHICHIRI	(CHICHIRI BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW003
11	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	LILONGWE	(CAPITAL CITY BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW007
12	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	LILONGWE	(LILONGWE BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW008
13	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	LIMBE	(CHURCHILL ROAD BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW005
14	NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	LIMBE	(CUSTOMS ROAD BRANCH)	NBMAMWMW004
15	NBS BANK LIMITED	BLANTYRE		NBSTMWMW
16	NEDBANK (MALAWI) LIMITED	BLANTYRE		NEDMMWMW
17	NEW FINANCE BANK MALAWI LIMITED	LILONGWE		NFBMMWMW
18	OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI	LILONGWE		OPILMWMW

19	RESERVE BANK OF MALAWI	BLANTYRE		RBMAMWMWMRA
20	RESERVE BANK OF MALAWI	LILONGWE		RBMAMWMW
21	RESERVE BANK OF MALAWI	LILONGWE		RBMAMWMWMOF
22	STANDARD BANK LIMITED-MALAWI	LILONGWE		SBICMWMX

What is a SWIFT Code?

Swift Code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Codes (BIC) and it is unique identification code for a particular bank. These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. Banks also used the codes for exchanging other messages between them.

The Swift code consists of 8 or 11 characters. When 8-digits code is given, it refers to the primary office. The code formatted as below;

AAAA BB CC DDD

First 4 characters - bank code (only letters)
Next 2 characters - ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code (only letters)
Next 2 characters - location code (letters and digits) (passive participant will have "1" in the second character)
Last 3 characters - branch code, optional ('XXX' for primary office) (letters and digits)

The downside of international transfers with your bank

When you send or receive an international wire with your bank, you might lose money on a bad exchange rate and pay hidden fees as a result. That’s because the banks still use an old system to exchange money. We recommend you use TransferWise, which is usually much cheaper. With their smart technology:

You get a great exchange rate and a low, upfront fee every time.
You move your money as fast as the banks, and often faster – some currencies go through in minutes.
Your money is protected with bank-level security.
You join over 2 million customers who transfer in 47 currencies across 70 countries.

The registrations of Swift Codes are handled by Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (“SWIFT”) and their headquarters is located in La Hulpe, Belgium. SWIFT is the registered trademarks of S.W.I.F.T. SCRL with a registered address at Avenue Adèle 1, B-1310 La Hulpe, Belgium.

The Swift Codes

Malawi Bank Swift Codes - Page 1

What is a SWIFT Code?

By Countries