NBFAUZ2X — NATIONAL BANK FOR FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN

The SWIFT code NBFAUZ2X identifies NATIONAL BANK FOR FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN in TASHKENT, Uzbekistan. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of NBFAUZ2X are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (NBFA) represent the bank code for NATIONAL BANK FOR FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN; characters 5-6 (UZ) indicate the country code for Uzbekistan; characters 7-8 (2X) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.

NBFAUZ2X is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for NATIONAL BANK FOR FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN in TASHKENT, Uzbekistan. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

The physical address registered for NBFAUZ2X is: AMIR TEMUR AVE, 101, YUNUSABAD DIST, 100084, TASHKENT, Uzbekistan. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to NBFAUZ2X forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

Yes. NBFAUZ2X is the primary 8-character head office code for NATIONAL BANK FOR FOREIGN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN. When a specific branch BIC is unknown, payments directed to NBFAUZ2X (or NBFAUZ2XXXX) route to the central head office for internal distribution.

SWIFT codes like NBFAUZ2X identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

NBFAUZ2X routes international cross-border transfers. Domestic clearing arrangements vary in Uzbekistan; confirm with the beneficiary bank before sending funds. SWIFT/BIC codes handle international wire entry.

This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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