SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21601
AKBBBY21601 belongs to Belarusbank in Molodechno, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21601 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 601 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Molodechno Branch 601 |
| City | Molodechno |
| Country | Belarus |
How 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.
- 601 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21601?
The code AKBBBY21601 belongs to Molodechno Branch 601, a branch or department of Belarusbank in Molodechno, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21601, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Belarus uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Belarusbank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in AKBBBY21601 stand for?
AKBB is the bank code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the location code and 601 is the code of the department Molodechno Branch 601.
What happens if I use AKBBBY21601 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AKBBBY21601 against the details from Belarusbank before sending.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21601?
AKBBBY21 points to the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21601 is Molodechno Branch 601. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AKBBBY21601 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.