SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAELD
BKIDKENAELD belongs to Bank of India in Eldoret, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKENAELD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKENA |
| Branch code | ELD |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Eldoret |
| City | Eldoret |
| 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).
- NA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ELD 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 BKIDKENAELD?
BKIDKENAELD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Eldoret, part of Bank of India in Eldoret, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKIDKENA instead of BKIDKENAELD?
BKIDKENA points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDKENAELD points to Eldoret. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDKENAELD.
What do the letters in BKIDKENAELD mean?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NA is the location code and ELD is the code of the department Eldoret.
Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in Kenya, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAELD, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.