SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21214
AKBBBY21214 belongs to Belarusbank in Novopolotsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21214 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 214 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Novopolotsk Branch 214 |
| City | Novopolotsk |
| Country | Belarus |
How the Belarusbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 214 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 branch is behind SWIFT code AKBBBY21214?
AKBBBY21214 identifies Novopolotsk Branch 214, part of Belarusbank in Novopolotsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Belarusbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 30 SWIFT/BIC codes for Belarusbank in Belarus. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21214?
AKBBBY21 is the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21214 points to Novopolotsk Branch 214. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21214.
What happens if I use AKBBBY21214 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AKBBBY21214 against the details from Belarusbank before you confirm.
What does each part of AKBBBY21214 stand for?
AKBB is the bank code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 214 identifies the branch Novopolotsk Branch 214.
What is the best way to send money to Belarusbank in Belarus?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.