SWIFT/BIC code CBAFUGKAXXX
CBAFUGKAXXX belongs to Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBAFUGKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBAFUGKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
How the Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBAF 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 uses BIC CBAFUGKAXXX?
CBAFUGKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited in Kampala, Uganda. Use it when a payment to Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBAFUGKAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uganda uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CBAFUGKAXXX mean?
CBAF is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited, UG is the ISO code of Uganda, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CBAFUGKAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited in Uganda, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter CBAFUGKAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CBAFUGKAXXX against the details from Commercial Bank of Africa Uganda Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.