SWIFT Code ZEPCNGL1 — ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED, LAGOS

About SWIFT Code ZEPCNGL1 — ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED, LAGOS

SWIFT code ZEPCNGL1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED in LAGOS, Nigeria. 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 ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED for all outward international remittances from LAGOS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ZEPCNGL1

The code ZEPCNGL1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ZEPCNGL1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED account in LAGOS, share SWIFT code ZEPCNGL1 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 ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED, LAGOS must provide SWIFT code ZEPCNGL1. 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 ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED in LAGOS rely on SWIFT code ZEPCNGL1 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 ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code ZEPCNGL1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ZEPCNGL1 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 ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ZEPCNGL1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ZEPCNGL1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LAGOS 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 Nigeria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ZEPCNGL1 directly with ZENITH PENSIONS CUSTODIAN LIMITED's LAGOS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.