SWIFT/BIC code BATSKEN1XXX
BATSKEN1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco Kenya LTD in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSKEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSKEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco Kenya LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the British American Tobacco Kenya LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- N1 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BATSKEN1XXX?
BATSKEN1XXX identifies the headquarters of British American Tobacco Kenya LTD in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at British American Tobacco Kenya LTD.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco Kenya LTD?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
Does British American Tobacco Kenya LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BATSKEN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for British American Tobacco Kenya LTD in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BATSKEN1XXX stand for?
BATS is the institution code of British American Tobacco Kenya LTD, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, N1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco Kenya LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSKEN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter BATSKEN1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BATSKEN1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.