SWIFT/BIC code BARCKENXPIS
BARCKENXPIS belongs to Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARCKENXPIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARCKENX |
| Branch code | PIS |
| Bank | Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. |
| Branch | Payments and International Services |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PIS 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 SWIFT/BIC code BARCKENXPIS?
BARCKENXPIS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Payments and International Services, a unit of Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARCKENXPIS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BARCKENX instead of BARCKENXPIS?
BARCKENX points to the main office of Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD., while BARCKENXPIS is Payments and International Services. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARCKENXPIS if the recipient asks for it.
Has Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 12 SWIFT/BIC codes for Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD. in Kenya. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BARCKENXPIS stand for?
BARC is the bank code of Barclays Bank of Kenya, LTD., KE stands for Kenya, NX is the location code and PIS identifies the department Payments and International Services.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.