SWIFT/BIC code BIACCDKIXXX
BIACCDKIXXX belongs to Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIACCDKIXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIACCDKI |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kinshasa |
| Country | Congo - Kinshasa |
The way the Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIAC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CD Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KI 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BIACCDKIXXX?
The code BIACCDKIXXX belongs to the head office of Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) in Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac).
What is the best way to send money to Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac)?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Congo - Kinshasa with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BIACCDKIXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Congo - Kinshasa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BIACCDKIXXX stand for?
BIAC is the institution code of Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac), CD stands for Congo - Kinshasa, KI is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIACCDKIXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) in Congo - Kinshasa, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Banque Internationale Pour L'afrique Au Congo (Biac) in Congo - Kinshasa?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.