Complete Guide to Bank BIC Namibia and SWIFT Codes

In Namibia, bank BIC and SWIFT codes are essential for international transactions, and understanding them can help you navigate the banking system with ease.

A BIC, or Business Identifier Code, is a unique 8-11 character code assigned to a bank, while a SWIFT code is a subset of the BIC that identifies a specific branch.

To find your bank's BIC and SWIFT code in Namibia, you can check the bank's website, contact their customer service, or look for the code on your bank statement.

Your bank's BIC and SWIFT code is usually displayed on your bank's website, making it easily accessible for your convenience.

A SWIFT Code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Code (BIC) used to specify a particular bank or branch.

These codes are used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers. Banks also use these codes for exchanging messages between them.

A SWIFT code comprises of 8 or 11 characters. All 11 digit codes refer to specific branches, while 8 digit codes (or those ending in 'XXX') refer to the head or primary office.

Here's the breakdown of a SWIFT code:

SWIFT codes are formatted as follows: AAAABBCCDDD

Bank BIC Namibia is a financial institution based in Windhoek, Namibia.

The bank has a SWIFT code of BBNLNANA.

Bank BIC Namibia is listed as one of the banks in Namibia that has an active SWIFT code.

Here is a list of the banks in Namibia with active SWIFT codes:

The bank's headquarters is located at Dr. Agostinho Neto Road, Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, in the central business district of the country's capital city.

The bank has a total of 5 branches across the country.

The main branch is located at Dr. Agostinho Neto Road, Unit 6 & 5, Ausspann Plaza, Windhoek.

The Prosperita Branch is situated at Gold Street, Prosperita Industrial Area, Windhoek.

The Walvis Bay Branch is located at 12th Road, Walvis Bay.

The Rundu Branch is at Eugene Kakukuru Street, Shop GF029, Rundu Mall, Rundu.

The Ongwediva Branch is at Unit 123, Oshana Mall, Ongwediva.

Here's a list of the bank's branches:

The bank's governance structure is overseen by a five-person board of directors.

The board has a clear leadership hierarchy, with Jaime Pedro Galhóz Pereira serving as the chairperson as of January 2019.

Lindsay Peter Crawford is the CEO of the bank, leading the Board Executive Team.

Mauro Rogério also plays a key role as an executive director.

The board's leadership is rounded out by Hugo Miguel Mendes Teles as vice-chairman.

A SWIFT code is a standard format of Bank Identifier Code (BIC) used to specify a particular bank or branch, used when transferring money between banks, particularly for international wire transfers.

SWIFT codes comprise of 8 or 11 characters, formatted as follows: AAAABBCCDDD, where the first 4 characters are the bank code, the next 2 characters are the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code, and the last 3 characters are the branch code, optional - 'XXX' for primary office.

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BANK BIC NAMIBIA LIMITED's SWIFT code is BBNLNANA, which can be used for a SWIFT funds transfer, and you can send SWIFT payments to BANK BIC NAMIBIA LIMITED without specifying correspondent banks, but you can also manually choose one if you want.

Here's a list of some of the active SWIFT codes for banks in Namibia:

You can use the first 8 symbols of a SWIFT code without the branch code for a SWIFT funds transfer, but it's recommended to double-check with the bank to confirm.