SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAKSM
BKIDKENAKSM belongs to Bank of India in Kisumu, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKENAKSM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKENA |
| Branch code | KSM |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Kisumu |
| City | Kisumu |
| 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.
- KSM 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 is behind SWIFT code BKIDKENAKSM?
BKIDKENAKSM identifies Kisumu, part of Bank of India in Kisumu, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in Kenya. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
What do the letters in BKIDKENAKSM mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and KSM is the code of the department Kisumu.
Can I use BKIDKENA instead of BKIDKENAKSM?
BKIDKENA points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDKENAKSM is Kisumu. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDKENAKSM.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kenya with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAKSM, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.