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FSDH Merchant Bank — Bank Code 401, SWIFT FSDMNGLA & Fixed Income Banking

FSDH Merchant Bank CBN bank code 401, SWIFT FSDMNGLA, fixed income and treasury banking guide — updated August 2026.

🔢 CBN: 401 🌐 SWIFT: FSDMNGLA 📅 Updated: August 2026

FSDH Merchant Bank Bank Codes & Identification

Every Nigerian bank has unique identification codes assigned by the CBN and international banking bodies. These route local NIP transfers, international SWIFT wires, and cheque clearing. Below are the verified codes for FSDH Merchant Bank.

CBN Bank Code
401
NIP interbank transfers
Sort Code
401150
Cheque / NEFT clearing
SWIFT / BIC
FSDMNGLA
International wires
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The 3-digit CBN code 401 is what you select when choosing FSDH Merchant Bank as the destination bank during an interbank transfer on any Nigerian banking app or USSD transfer menu. It routes the payment instantly through NIBSS NIP.

FSDH Merchant Bank (CBN code 401), formerly First Securities Discount House, is one of Nigeria's foremost fixed income and treasury-focused merchant banks. It specialises in money market instruments, debt capital markets, and investment advisory for institutional clients — not retail consumers.

FSDH Merchant Bank USSD Codes — Full List (2026)

USSD codes let you bank from your phone dialler — no internet required. All codes below work on MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile.

TransactionCode to DialNetwork
FSDH is a merchant bank — no retail USSD banking N/A (Institutional only)
FSDH internet banking fsdhmerchantbank.com Online portal
Client services 01-4485500 Voice / relationship manager
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USSD works without internet on any network. Standard SMS charges apply (₦10–₦25 per session). Your SIM must match the phone number registered on your bank account.

How to Transfer Money to FSDH Merchant Bank from Another Bank

To send a NIP transfer to an FSDH Merchant Bank account from another Nigerian bank:

Open your bank's mobile app or USSD transfer menu.

Select "Transfer to Another Bank".

Enter the recipient's 10-digit NUBAN account number.

Select "FSDH Merchant Bank" (CBN code 401).

Confirm the account name displayed.

Complete the NIP transfer — instant processing.

For international transfers, provide SWIFT code FSDMNGLA.

Transfer Limits & Charges

Transaction TypeDaily LimitFee
Inward NIP No limit (recipient side) Sender fee applies
International wire CBN regulated Contact FSDH
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FSDH primarily handles institutional and corporate transactions via relationship managers.

FSDH Merchant Bank Branch Sort Codes

Branch sort codes are 9 digits: first 3 identify the bank (401), the next 6 identify the branch. Key branches for FSDH Merchant Bank are listed below.

BranchStateSort Code
Lagos HQ (Tinubu Street) Lagos 401150001
Abuja Office FCT 401150003
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For the complete list of FSDH Merchant Bank branch codes, contact customer care or visit any branch. Branch codes are mainly used for cheque clearing and inward wire references.

Frequently Asked Questions — FSDH Merchant Bank

What is FSDH Merchant Bank's CBN code?

FSDH Merchant Bank's CBN interbank code is 401.

What is FSDH's SWIFT code?

FSDH Merchant Bank's SWIFT/BIC code is FSDMNGLA.

What does FSDH stand for?

FSDH stands for First Securities Discount House — the bank's original name when founded in 1992 before CBN converted it to a merchant bank.

What does FSDH Merchant Bank specialise in?

FSDH specialises in fixed income trading, money market instruments, treasury management, and debt capital markets for pension funds, insurance companies, and institutional investors.

Bank codes, USSD codes, and transfer limits on this page are sourced from CBN publications, NIBSS, and official FSDH Merchant Bank communications, and are provided for informational purposes only. Codes and limits may change — always verify directly with FSDH Merchant Bank before high-value transactions. CurrentAffairs.com.ng is an independent civic information platform and is not affiliated with FSDH Merchant Bank, the CBN, or NIBSS. Last reviewed: August 2026.