SWIFT/BIC code BIBKKEN1XXX
BIBKKEN1XXX belongs to Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIBKKEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIBKKEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIBK 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 institution is behind BIC BIBKKEN1XXX?
BIBKKEN1XXX identifies the main office of Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when a payment to Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BIBKKEN1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BIBKKEN1XXX stand for?
BIBK is the institution code of Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD., KE stands for Kenya, N1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Are BIBKKEN1 and BIBKKEN1XXX the same code?
Yes. BIBKKEN1 is the 8-character version of BIBKKEN1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi.
Has Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya. All of them are listed on the page of Biashara Bank of Kenya LTD..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.