SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAXXX
BKIDKENAXXX belongs to Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| 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.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAXXX?
The code BKIDKENAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Bank of India in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of India.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India in Kenya?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in BKIDKENAXXX mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDKENAXXX, 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.
Are BKIDKENA and BKIDKENAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKIDKENA is the short version of BKIDKENAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank of India in Nairobi.
Does Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 8 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in Kenya. 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.