SWIFT/BIC code BRDRRWRWXXX
BRDRRWRWXXX belongs to Development Bank of Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BRDRRWRWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BRDRRWRW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Development Bank of Rwanda |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
How the Development Bank of Rwanda SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BRDR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RW 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BRDRRWRWXXX?
BRDRRWRWXXX identifies the head office of Development Bank of Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Development Bank of Rwanda.
What do the letters in BRDRRWRWXXX stand for?
BRDR is the bank code of Development Bank of Rwanda, RW is the ISO code of Rwanda, RW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Development Bank of Rwanda?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BRDRRWRWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Rwanda is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Development Bank of Rwanda?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Is BRDRRWRW and BRDRRWRWXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BRDRRWRW is the short version of BRDRRWRWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Development Bank of Rwanda in Kigali.
What is the best way to send money to Development Bank of Rwanda?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Rwanda with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.