SWIFT/BIC code ABCLKENAXXX
ABCLKENAXXX belongs to African Banking Corporation LTD in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABCLKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABCLKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Banking Corporation LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the African Banking Corporation LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABCL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NA 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/BIC code ABCLKENAXXX?
ABCLKENAXXX identifies the headquarters of African Banking Corporation LTD in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when you send money to an account at African Banking Corporation LTD.
Does African Banking Corporation LTD use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ABCLKENAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for African Banking Corporation LTD in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in ABCLKENAXXX stand for?
ABCL is the bank code of African Banking Corporation LTD, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at African Banking Corporation LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ABCLKENAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to African Banking Corporation LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kenya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to African Banking Corporation LTD in Kenya?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.