SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21216
AKBBBY21216 belongs to Belarusbank in Polotsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21216 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 216 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Polotsk Branch 216 |
| City | Polotsk |
| Country | Belarus |
The way the Belarusbank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 216 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 AKBBBY21216?
AKBBBY21216 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Polotsk Branch 216, part of Belarusbank in Polotsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Belarusbank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21216, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21216 mean?
AKBB is the institution code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 216 identifies the department Polotsk Branch 216.
How long does it take to send money to Belarusbank?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Belarusbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 30 SWIFT/BIC codes for Belarusbank in Belarus, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter AKBBBY21216 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AKBBBY21216 against the details from Belarusbank before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.