Zenith bank’s IBAN and sort code is used for international money transfers in Nigeria. You can use it to send money to a foreign bank account. This article will discuss with you everything you need to know about using IBAN or SWIFT code when transferring funds from one country to another via Zenith bank
In this article also, we’ll explain what IBAN is, how it works and how it can be used. We’ll also explain the Zenith Bank Swift code and its importance in international transactions.
What is the IBAN code used for in Nigeria?
Zenith bank uses its IIBAN in to do one or two of the following:
- International transfers
- Payment of bills and salaries
- Receiving payments from other banks, businesses, and individuals.
- Checking account balance, credit limit, etc.
- Getting an account statement
An IBAN is used to make international transfers. It is a unique code for each bank and can be found on your check or credit card statement, as well as in your electronic bank statements.
Meaning of IBAN and swift code
International Bank Account Number. It is a standardized numbering system used to identify a bank account. The IBAN has been implemented by the European Committee for Banking Standards (ECBS) as part of its efforts to promote financial standardization in Europe.
It is not only in Nigeria that Zenith bank uses IBANs, in fact, but they are also now accepted by all European banks and other institutions that deal with international money transfers.
What are Zenith bank sort and swift code?
Swift Code is a six-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a bank account while an IBAN is used to identify the bank account of your choosing.
Here are the steps on how to receive money from abroad with Zenith bank in Nigeria.
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION FOR DOLLARS
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK N.A. |
| 111 WALL STREET, | |
| NEW YORK | |
| NEW YORK 10043 | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIUS33 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ABA NO: | 021000089 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 36204566 (USD) |
| USD AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:507 AND 50000 series |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION FOR POUNDS
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK N.A. |
| CANADA SQUARE | |
| CANARY WHARF | |
| LONDON | |
| E14 5LB | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIGB2L |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB22CITI18500805527945 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 5527945 (GBP) |
| GBP AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER | |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER:506series |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION FOR EUROS
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK EUROPE PLC |
| 1 NORTH WALL, QUAY, DUBLIN | |
| IRELAND | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIIE2X |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB87CITI18500808663076 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 8663076(EUR) |
| EUR AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER | |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER:508series |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION FOR DOLLARS EXPORTERS ONLY
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK N.A. |
| CANADA SQUARE | |
| CANARY WHARF | |
| LONDON | |
| E14 5LB | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIGB2L |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB80CITI18500810407925 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 10407925 (USD) |
| USD AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:505series |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION CAPITAL IMPORTATION (DOLLARS)
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK N.A. |
| CANADA SQUARE | |
| CANARY WHARF | |
| LONDON | |
| E14 5LB | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIGB2L |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB80CITI18500811622811 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 11622811 (USD) |
| USD AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:507 AND 50000 series |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION CAPITAL IMPORTATION (DOLLARS)
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK N.A. |
| CANADA SQUARE | |
| CANARY WHARF | |
| LONDON | |
| E14 5LB | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIGB2L |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB80CITI18500811622811 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 11622811 (USD) |
| USD AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO:507 AND 50000 series |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION CAPITAL IMPORTATION (POUNDS)
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK N.A. |
| CANADA SQUARE | |
| CANARY WHARF | |
| LONDON | |
| E14 5LB | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIGB2L |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB22CITI185008011622781 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 11622781 (GBP) |
| GBP AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER | |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER:506series |
TRANSFER INSTRUCTION CAPITAL IMPORTATION (EUROS)
| BENEFICIARY BANK | ZENITH BANK PLC |
| BENEFICIARY BANK SWIFT CODE | ZEIBNGLA |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK: | CITIBANK EUROPE PLC |
| 1 NORTH WALL, QUAY, DUBLIN | |
| IRELAND | |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SORT CODE: | 18-50-08 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK SWIFT ADDRESS: | CITIIE2X |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK IBAN NO | GB87CITI185008011622803 |
| INTERMEDIARY BANK ACCOUNT NO: | 11622803 (EUR) |
| EUR AMOUNT: | |
| ORDERING PARTY: | |
| /BENEFICIARY/ : | FUNDS FOR FURTHER CREDIT TO |
| ACCOUNT NAME: CUSTOMER | |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER:508series |
Zenith bank IBAN in Nigeria
The first four digits of the IBAN (the account number) will contain two letters and four numbers, which represent your country’s ISO country code, followed by your individual bank’s BIC (Bank Identifier Code).
While the last three digits are unique to you and your transaction, so they cannot be changed or misused even if someone tries!
You can find out what Zenith bank sort/swift code and IBAN are by entering the name of your country into https://bank.codes/swift-code-search/.
Conclusion
Hope you have now gotten a better understanding of what Zenith bank IBAN, swift code, and sort code is and how it can be used in Nigeria. Please share it with your friends and remember to subscribe to our newsletter for more important updates.
