SWIFT/BIC code AFRIKENX002
AFRIKENX002 belongs to Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Mombasa, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRIKENX002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRIKENX |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | Bank of Africa Kenya LTD |
| Branch | Mombasa Branch |
| City | Mombasa |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Bank of Africa Kenya LTD 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.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 002 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code AFRIKENX002?
The code AFRIKENX002 belongs to Mombasa Branch, a unit of Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Mombasa, Kenya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of AFRIKENX002 stand for?
AFRI is the institution code of Bank of Africa Kenya LTD, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NX is the location code and 002 identifies the department Mombasa Branch.
What happens if I enter AFRIKENX002 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AFRIKENX002 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use AFRIKENX instead of AFRIKENX002?
AFRIKENX is the head office of Bank of Africa Kenya LTD, while AFRIKENX002 points to Mombasa Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AFRIKENX002 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Africa Kenya LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIKENX002, 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 Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Kenya?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.