SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAWST
BKIDKENAWST belongs to Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKENAWST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKENA |
| Branch code | WST |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Westlands Br |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- WST 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/BIC code BKIDKENAWST?
BKIDKENAWST identifies Westlands Br, part of Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKIDKENAWST stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and WST identifies the department Westlands Br.
What happens if I enter BKIDKENAWST incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKIDKENAWST against the details from Bank of India before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAWST, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in Kenya?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.