SWIFT/BIC code BKIDUGKAXXX
BKIDUGKAXXX belongs to Bank of India (Uganda) LTD in Kampala, Uganda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDUGKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDUGKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of India (Uganda) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
The way the Bank of India (Uganda) LTD 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.
- UG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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
What bank is behind BIC BKIDUGKAXXX?
BKIDUGKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bank of India (Uganda) LTD in Kampala, Uganda. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of India (Uganda) LTD does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of India (Uganda) LTD have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BKIDUGKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of India (Uganda) LTD in Uganda, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BKIDUGKA and BKIDUGKAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKIDUGKA is the short version of BKIDUGKAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank of India (Uganda) LTD in Kampala.
What do the letters in BKIDUGKAXXX mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India (Uganda) LTD, UG is the ISO code of Uganda, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India (Uganda) LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDUGKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uganda is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India (Uganda) LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.