SWIFT/BIC code AFIBAFKAXXX
AFIBAFKAXXX belongs to Afghanistan International Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFIBAFKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFIBAFKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Afghanistan International Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
How the Afghanistan International Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFIB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 BIC AFIBAFKAXXX?
The code AFIBAFKAXXX belongs to the main office of Afghanistan International Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan. Use it when you send money to an account at Afghanistan International Bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Afghanistan International Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFIBAFKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Afghanistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of AFIBAFKAXXX mean?
AFIB is the institution code of Afghanistan International Bank, AF is the ISO code of Afghanistan, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is AFIBAFKA and AFIBAFKAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. AFIBAFKA is the short version of AFIBAFKAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Afghanistan International Bank in Kabul.
How long does a transfer to Afghanistan International Bank take in Afghanistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Afghanistan International Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AFIBAFKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Afghanistan International Bank in Afghanistan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.