SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21402
AKBBBY21402 belongs to Belarusbank in Volkovisk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21402 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 402 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Volkovisk Branch 402 |
| City | Volkovisk |
| 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.
- 402 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21402?
AKBBBY21402 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Volkovisk Branch 402, part of Belarusbank in Volkovisk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Belarusbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 30 SWIFT/BIC codes for Belarusbank in Belarus. All of them are listed on the page of Belarusbank.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21402?
AKBBBY21 points to the head office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21402 is Volkovisk Branch 402. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21402.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21402 stand for?
AKBB is the bank code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 402 identifies the department Volkovisk Branch 402.
What is the best way to send money to Belarusbank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Belarus with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take in Belarus?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.