SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21529
AKBBBY21529 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21529 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 529 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Branch 529 |
| 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.
- 529 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21529?
AKBBBY21529 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Minsk Branch 529, a unit of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21529 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 529 is the code of the branch Minsk Branch 529.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take in Belarus?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21529?
AKBBBY21 is the head office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21529 points to Minsk Branch 529. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21529.
What happens if I enter AKBBBY21529 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AKBBBY21529 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21529, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Belarus uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.