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SWIFT/BIC Codes in Malawi

30 codes · 10 banks · USD

What is a SWIFT/BIC code in Malawi?

A SWIFT/BIC code is a bank's ID for international transfers. It has 8 or 11 characters. The 5th and 6th characters show the country. For Malawi that is MW. The last 3 characters, when there are 11, point to a branch.

Sources: ISO

CDH INVESTMENT BANK (CDHIB)
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
CDHIMWMWBLANTYRE—
  • CDHIMWMWBLANTYRE
CENTENARY BANK LIMITED
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
MBBCMWMWLILONGWE—
  • MBBCMWMWLILONGWE
FDH BANK PLC
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
FDHFMWMWBLANTYRE—
  • FDHFMWMWBLANTYRE
FIRST CAPITAL BANK PLC., MALAWI
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
FRCGMWMWBLANTYRE—
  • FRCGMWMWBLANTYRE
FIRST DISCOUNT HOUSE LIMITED
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
FDHDMWMWBLANTYRE—
  • FDHDMWMWBLANTYRE
MYBUCKS BANKING CORPORATION LIMITED
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
NFBMMWMWLILONGWE—
  • NFBMMWMWLILONGWE
NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
NBMAMWMW004LIMBECUSTOMS ROAD BRANCH
NBMAMWMW005LIMBECHURCHILL ROAD BRANCH
NBMAMWMW008LILONGWELILONGWE BRANCH
NBMAMWMW007LILONGWECAPITAL CITY BRANCH
NBMAMWMW003CHICHIRICHICHIRI BRANCH
NBMAMWMW002BLANTYREVICTORIA AVENUE BRANCH
NBMAMWMW001BLANTYREHENDERSON STREET BRANCH
NBMAMWMW044BLANTYREFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
NBMAMWMWBLANTYRE—
NBMAMWMW045BLANTYREWORLDLINK
  • NBMAMWMW004LIMBE · CUSTOMS ROAD BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW005LIMBE · CHURCHILL ROAD BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW008LILONGWE · LILONGWE BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW007LILONGWE · CAPITAL CITY BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW003CHICHIRI · CHICHIRI BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW002BLANTYRE · VICTORIA AVENUE BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW001BLANTYRE · HENDERSON STREET BRANCH
  • NBMAMWMW044BLANTYRE · FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  • NBMAMWMWBLANTYRE
  • NBMAMWMW045BLANTYRE · WORLDLINK
NBS BANK PLC
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
NBSTMWMWBLANTYRE—
  • NBSTMWMWBLANTYRE
RESERVE BANK OF MALAWI
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
RBMAMWMWLILONGWE—
RBMAMWMWSALLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT SALARIES PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWPENLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT PENSION PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWORTLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT ORT PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWMISLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT MISCELLEANEOUS, COMPENSATIONS AND OTHER PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWDEVLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWDVTLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWCOMLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT COMPENSATION AND LOSSES PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWADVLILONGWEMALAWI GOVERNMENT ADVANCES PAYMENTS
RBMAMWMWMOFLILONGWE—
RBMAMWMRLILONGWE—
RBMAMWMWMRABLANTYRE—
  • RBMAMWMWLILONGWE
  • RBMAMWMWSALLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT SALARIES PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWPENLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT PENSION PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWORTLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT ORT PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWMISLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT MISCELLEANEOUS, COMPENSATIONS AND OTHER PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWDEVLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWDVTLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWCOMLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT COMPENSATION AND LOSSES PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWADVLILONGWE · MALAWI GOVERNMENT ADVANCES PAYMENTS
  • RBMAMWMWMOFLILONGWE
  • RBMAMWMRLILONGWE
  • RBMAMWMWMRABLANTYRE
STANDARD BANK PLC
SWIFT/BICCityBranch
SBICMWMXLILONGWE—
  • SBICMWMXLILONGWE

How SWIFT works in Malawi

Banks in Malawi use SWIFT/BIC codes to receive international wires and cross-border payments. The country code in every Malawi BIC is MW (positions 5–6 of the code). When sending money into Malawi, always match both the SWIFT code and the recipient's bank branch/city to avoid routing errors.

Common questions about SWIFT/BIC codes in Malawi

How do I find my bank's SWIFT code in Malawi?

Search for your bank in the list on this page. You can also check your online banking, a bank statement, or ask your bank. Always confirm the code with the bank before you send money.

Is the SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Not always. An 8-character code names the bank. An 11-character code adds a branch or unit. Some banks accept the 8-character code for every branch and some need the exact branch code, so ask the bank you are paying.

Does Malawi use IBAN?

No. Malawi is not on our list of IBAN countries. To pay a bank there, use the bank's SWIFT/BIC code and the account number of the person you are paying.

How do I check that a SWIFT code is right?

Search the code or the bank name on this page and compare the bank name, city and branch. Then confirm it with the bank you are paying. A code that looks right does not prove the account exists.

Is a SWIFT code the same as my account number?

No. A SWIFT/BIC code names the bank, not you. To receive money you also need your account number, or your IBAN if your country uses one.