SWIFT/BIC code AFRICDKSXXX
AFRICDKSXXX belongs to Bank of Africa-Rdc in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRICDKSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRICDKS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa-Rdc |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kinshasa |
| Country | Congo - Kinshasa |
How the Bank of Africa-Rdc SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CD Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KS 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 AFRICDKSXXX?
The code AFRICDKSXXX belongs to the headquarters of Bank of Africa-Rdc in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Africa-Rdc.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Africa-Rdc?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRICDKSXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Congo - Kinshasa is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of AFRICDKSXXX mean?
AFRI is the institution code of Bank of Africa-Rdc, CD stands for Congo - Kinshasa, KS is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are AFRICDKS and AFRICDKSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AFRICDKS is the 8-character version of AFRICDKSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of Africa-Rdc in Kinshasa.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Africa-Rdc take in Congo - Kinshasa?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use AFRICDKSXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AFRICDKSXXX against the details from Bank of Africa-Rdc before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.