SWIFT/BIC code AFRIUGKAXXX
AFRIUGKAXXX belongs to Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD. in Kampala, Uganda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRIUGKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRIUGKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
The way the Bank of Africa-Uganda 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.
- UG 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 SWIFT/BIC code AFRIUGKAXXX?
The code AFRIUGKAXXX belongs to the main office of Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD. in Kampala, Uganda. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD..
What do the letters in AFRIUGKAXXX mean?
AFRI is the institution code of Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD., UG stands for Uganda, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRIUGKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Uganda uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Is AFRIUGKA and AFRIUGKAXXX the same code?
Yes. AFRIUGKA is the 8-character version of AFRIUGKAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD. in Kampala.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Africa-Uganda LTD. in Uganda?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Uganda with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.