SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21300
AKBBBY21300 belongs to Belarusbank in Gomel, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21300 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 300 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Gomel Regional Branch 300 |
| City | Gomel |
| 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.
- 300 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 uses SWIFT code AKBBBY21300?
AKBBBY21300 identifies Gomel Regional Branch 300, a branch or department of Belarusbank in Gomel, Belarus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21300 mean?
AKBB is the institution code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 300 is the code of the department Gomel Regional Branch 300.
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.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take in Belarus?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21300?
AKBBBY21 points to the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21300 points to Gomel Regional Branch 300. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use AKBBBY21300 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belarusbank in Belarus?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Belarus with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.