SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21620
AKBBBY21620 belongs to Belarusbank in Nesvizh, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21620 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 620 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Nesvizh Branch 620 |
| City | Nesvizh |
| Country | Belarus |
How the Belarusbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 620 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 AKBBBY21620?
AKBBBY21620 identifies Nesvizh Branch 620, a unit of Belarusbank in Nesvizh, Belarus. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Belarusbank?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belarusbank in Belarus?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Belarus with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of AKBBBY21620 mean?
AKBB is the institution code of Belarusbank, BY stands for Belarus, 21 is the location code and 620 is the code of the branch Nesvizh Branch 620.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21620, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Belarus is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter AKBBBY21620 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AKBBBY21620 against the details from Belarusbank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.