SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAIAB
BKIDKENAIAB belongs to Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKENAIAB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKENA |
| Branch code | IAB |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Industrial Area Br |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- IAB 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 branch is behind BIC BKIDKENAIAB?
BKIDKENAIAB identifies Industrial Area Br, a branch or department of Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BKIDKENAIAB incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKIDKENAIAB against the details from Bank of India before sending.
What do the letters in BKIDKENAIAB stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and IAB identifies the department Industrial Area Br.
Can I use BKIDKENA instead of BKIDKENAIAB?
BKIDKENA points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDKENAIAB is Industrial Area Br. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDKENAIAB.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India in Kenya?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAIAB, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.