SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21121
AKBBBY21121 belongs to Belarusbank in Pinsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21121 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 121 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Pinsk Branch 121 |
| City | Pinsk |
| Country | Belarus |
How the Belarusbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AKBB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 121 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 AKBBBY21121?
AKBBBY21121 identifies Pinsk Branch 121, a branch or department of Belarusbank in Pinsk, Belarus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21121?
AKBBBY21 points to the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21121 points to Pinsk Branch 121. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21121.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belarusbank in Belarus?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Belarus with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21121, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21121 mean?
AKBB is the bank code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the location code and 121 is the code of the department Pinsk Branch 121.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.