SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21200
AKBBBY21200 belongs to Belarusbank in Vitebsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21200 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 200 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Vitebsk Regional Branch 200 |
| City | Vitebsk |
| Country | Belarus |
The way 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.
- 200 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 uses SWIFT code AKBBBY21200?
AKBBBY21200 identifies Vitebsk Regional Branch 200, a unit of Belarusbank in Vitebsk, Belarus. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Belarusbank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 30 SWIFT/BIC codes for Belarusbank in Belarus, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Belarusbank.
What happens if I enter AKBBBY21200 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AKBBBY21200 against the details from Belarusbank before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belarusbank in Belarus?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Belarus with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21200, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21200?
AKBBBY21 is the head office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21200 is Vitebsk Regional Branch 200. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21200.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.