SWIFT/BIC code ABBRRWRWXXX
ABBRRWRWXXX belongs to AB Bank Rwanda LTD. in Kigali, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABBRRWRWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABBRRWRW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | AB Bank Rwanda LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
The way the AB Bank Rwanda LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABBR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind SWIFT code ABBRRWRWXXX?
ABBRRWRWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of AB Bank Rwanda LTD. in Kigali, Rwanda. It is the code to use when a payment to AB Bank Rwanda LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to AB Bank Rwanda LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of ABBRRWRWXXX mean?
ABBR is the institution code of AB Bank Rwanda LTD., RW stands for Rwanda, RW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at AB Bank Rwanda LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ABBRRWRWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Rwanda is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to AB Bank Rwanda LTD.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Rwanda with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are ABBRRWRW and ABBRRWRWXXX the same code?
Yes. ABBRRWRW is the 8-character version of ABBRRWRWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach AB Bank Rwanda LTD. in Kigali.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.