SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21527
AKBBBY21527 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21527 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 527 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Branch 527 |
| 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.
- 527 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/BIC code AKBBBY21527?
AKBBBY21527 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Minsk Branch 527, part of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of AKBBBY21527 stand for?
AKBB is the institution code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the location code and 527 is the code of the department Minsk Branch 527.
Has Belarusbank got 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. All of them are listed on the page of Belarusbank.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I use AKBBBY21527 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AKBBBY21527 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21527?
AKBBBY21 is the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21527 is Minsk Branch 527. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21527.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.