SWIFT/BIC code AFRIKENXXXX
AFRIKENXXXX belongs to Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRIKENXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRIKENX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa Kenya LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Bank of Africa Kenya LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 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
What bank is behind BIC AFRIKENXXXX?
AFRIKENXXXX identifies the head office of Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Africa Kenya LTD.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Africa Kenya LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIKENXXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of AFRIKENXXXX mean?
AFRI is the bank code of Bank of Africa Kenya LTD, KE stands for Kenya, NX is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Has Bank of Africa Kenya LTD got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Kenya, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Africa Kenya LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Are AFRIKENX and AFRIKENXXXX the same code?
Yes. AFRIKENX is the short version of AFRIKENXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of Africa Kenya LTD in Nairobi.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.