SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21500
AKBBBY21500 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Regional Branch 500 |
| City | Minsk |
| 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.
- 500 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 SWIFT code AKBBBY21500?
AKBBBY21500 identifies Minsk Regional Branch 500, a unit of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use AKBBBY21500 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AKBBBY21500 against the details from Belarusbank before sending.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21500 stand for?
AKBB is the bank code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 500 identifies the department Minsk Regional Branch 500.
Has Belarusbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 30 SWIFT/BIC codes for Belarusbank in Belarus. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21500?
AKBBBY21 points to the head office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21500 points to Minsk Regional Branch 500. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21500.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.