SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21400
AKBBBY21400 belongs to Belarusbank in Grodno, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21400 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 400 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Grodno Regional Branch 400 |
| City | Grodno |
| 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.
- 400 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 BIC AKBBBY21400?
AKBBBY21400 identifies Grodno Regional Branch 400, part of Belarusbank in Grodno, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21400, 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.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take in Belarus?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Belarusbank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Belarus with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Belarusbank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 does each part of AKBBBY21400 mean?
AKBB is the bank code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 400 identifies the branch Grodno Regional Branch 400.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.