SWIFT Code FRZSCDK1 — FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL, KINSHASA

About SWIFT Code FRZSCDK1 — FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL, KINSHASA

SWIFT code FRZSCDK1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL in KINSHASA, Congo, Democratic Republic. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL for all outward international remittances from KINSHASA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FRZSCDK1

The code FRZSCDK1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code FRZSCDK1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL account in KINSHASA, share SWIFT code FRZSCDK1 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL, KINSHASA must provide SWIFT code FRZSCDK1. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL in KINSHASA rely on SWIFT code FRZSCDK1 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL →

How SWIFT Code FRZSCDK1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FRZSCDK1 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FRZSCDK1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FRZSCDK1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KINSHASA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Congo, Democratic Republic.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm FRZSCDK1 directly with FRANSABANK (CONGO) SARL's KINSHASA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.