SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21514
AKBBBY21514 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21514 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 514 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Branch 514 |
| City | Minsk |
| 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.
- 514 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 AKBBBY21514?
AKBBBY21514 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Minsk Branch 514, a unit of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21514, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Belarus uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
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.
How long does it take to send money to Belarusbank?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belarusbank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Belarus with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21514?
AKBBBY21 points to the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21514 is Minsk Branch 514. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21514.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.