SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21510
AKBBBY21510 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21510 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 510 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Branch 510 |
| City | Minsk |
| Country | Belarus |
The way the Belarusbank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 510 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 BIC AKBBBY21510?
AKBBBY21510 identifies Minsk Branch 510, a branch or department of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Belarusbank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21510, 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?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21510 mean?
AKBB is the institution code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 510 identifies the branch Minsk Branch 510.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21510?
AKBBBY21 points to the head office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21510 is Minsk Branch 510. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21510.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.