SWIFT/BIC code AFDBKEN1XXX
AFDBKEN1XXX belongs to African Development Bank in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFDBKEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFDBKEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | African Development Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFDB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 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 uses SWIFT code AFDBKEN1XXX?
AFDBKEN1XXX identifies the headquarters of African Development Bank in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when a payment to African Development Bank does not need a specific branch.
Are AFDBKEN1 and AFDBKEN1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AFDBKEN1 is the 8-character version of AFDBKEN1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to African Development Bank in Nairobi.
Does African Development Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFDBKEN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for African Development Bank in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in AFDBKEN1XXX mean?
AFDB is the institution code of African Development Bank, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, N1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at African Development Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AFDBKEN1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to African Development Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.