SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21714
AKBBBY21714 belongs to Belarusbank in Krichev, Belarus.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBBBY21714 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBBBY21 |
| Branch code | 714 |
| Bank | Belarusbank |
| Branch | Krichev Branch 714 |
| City | Krichev |
| 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.
- 714 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 branch is behind BIC AKBBBY21714?
AKBBBY21714 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Krichev Branch 714, a unit of Belarusbank in Krichev, Belarus. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Belarusbank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Belarus with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of AKBBBY21714 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 714 is the code of the branch Krichev Branch 714.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Belarusbank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AKBBBY21714, 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.
Can I use AKBBBY21 instead of AKBBBY21714?
AKBBBY21 points to the head office of Belarusbank, while AKBBBY21714 points to Krichev Branch 714. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AKBBBY21714.
How long does a transfer to Belarusbank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.