SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKEM10NA
BKIDKEM10NA belongs to Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKEM10NA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKEM1 |
| Branch code | 0NA |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0NA 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 code BKIDKEM10NA?
The code BKIDKEM10NA belongs to Bank of India, a unit of Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in Kenya. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKEM10NA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKIDKEM1 instead of BKIDKEM10NA?
BKIDKEM1 points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDKEM10NA is Bank of India. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDKEM10NA.
What does each part of BKIDKEM10NA mean?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, KE stands for Kenya, M1 is the code for the city or region and 0NA identifies the branch Bank of India.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.