SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21511
AKBBBY21511 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21511 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 511 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Branch 511 |
| City | Minsk |
| Country | Belarus |
How 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.
- 511 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 is behind SWIFT code AKBBBY21511?
AKBBBY21511 identifies Minsk Branch 511, part of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belarusbank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Belarus with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of AKBBBY21511 mean?
AKBB is the institution code of Belarusbank, BY is the ISO code of Belarus, 21 is the code for the city or region and 511 identifies the branch Minsk Branch 511.
Has Belarusbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21511?
AKBBBY21 points to the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21511 points to Minsk Branch 511. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AKBBBY21511 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21511, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.