SWIFT/BIC code AFRWRWRWXXX
AFRWRWRWXXX belongs to Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD in Kigali, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFRWRWRWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFRWRWRW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
How the Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFRW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RW 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 institution uses BIC AFRWRWRWXXX?
AFRWRWRWXXX identifies the main office of Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD in Kigali, Rwanda. Use it when a payment to Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AFRWRWRWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Rwanda uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in AFRWRWRWXXX mean?
AFRW is the institution code of Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD, RW stands for Rwanda, RW is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFRWRWRWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD in Rwanda, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are AFRWRWRW and AFRWRWRWXXX the same code?
Yes. AFRWRWRW is the short version of AFRWRWRWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank of Africa Rwanda LTD in Kigali.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.