SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAMSA
BKIDKENAMSA belongs to Bank of India in Mombasa, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKENAMSA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKENA |
| Branch code | MSA |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Mombasa Br |
| City | Mombasa |
| 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.
- MSA 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 BIC BKIDKENAMSA?
BKIDKENAMSA identifies Mombasa Br, a unit of Bank of India in Mombasa, Kenya. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in Kenya?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BKIDKENAMSA mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and MSA identifies the department Mombasa Br.
Can I use BKIDKENA instead of BKIDKENAMSA?
BKIDKENA is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDKENAMSA points to Mombasa Br. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDKENAMSA if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAMSA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BKIDKENAMSA incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKIDKENAMSA with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.