SWIFT/BIC code BATSKE31XXX
BATSKE31XXX belongs to British American Tobacco Area LTD in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSKE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSKE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco Area LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the British American Tobacco Area LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 is behind BIC BATSKE31XXX?
BATSKE31XXX identifies the main office of British American Tobacco Area LTD in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when a payment to British American Tobacco Area LTD does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BATSKE31XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BATSKE31XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does British American Tobacco Area LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSKE31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for British American Tobacco Area LTD in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BATSKE31 and BATSKE31XXX the same code?
Yes. BATSKE31 is the short version of BATSKE31XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach British American Tobacco Area LTD in Nairobi.
What is the best way to send money to British American Tobacco Area LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco Area LTD take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. 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.