SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21614
AKBBBY21614 belongs to Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21614 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 614 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Minsk Branch 614 |
| 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.
- 614 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 BIC AKBBBY21614?
AKBBBY21614 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Minsk Branch 614, a branch or department of Belarusbank in Minsk, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21614?
AKBBBY21 points to the main office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21614 points to Minsk Branch 614. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21614.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I enter AKBBBY21614 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AKBBBY21614 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21614, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.