SWIFT/BIC code BARBUGKAXXX

BARBUGKAXXX belongs to Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited in Kampala, Uganda.

BARBUGKAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBARBUGKAXXX
8-character codeBARBUGKA
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited
BranchHead office
CityKampala
CountryUganda

How the Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BARB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
UG Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
KA Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BARBUGKAXXX?

BARBUGKAXXX identifies the head office of Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited in Kampala, Uganda. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Uganda with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Is BARBUGKA and BARBUGKAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BARBUGKA is the 8-character version of BARBUGKAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited in Kampala.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What happens if I use BARBUGKAXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARBUGKAXXX against the details from Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited before you confirm.

What do the letters in BARBUGKAXXX mean?

BARB is the institution code of Bank of Baroda (Uganda) Limited, UG is the ISO code of Uganda, KA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.