SWIFT/BIC code CBKNNANAPCH
CBKNNANAPCH belongs to Bank of Namibia in Windhoek, Namibia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBKNNANAPCH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBKNNANA |
| Branch code | PCH |
| Bank | Bank of Namibia |
| Branch | Clearing House |
| City | Windhoek |
| Country | Namibia |
How the Bank of Namibia SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBKN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- PCH 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 is behind BIC CBKNNANAPCH?
CBKNNANAPCH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Clearing House, a unit of Bank of Namibia in Windhoek, Namibia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CBKNNANAPCH with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CBKNNANAPCH with the recipient before sending.
Has Bank of Namibia got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Namibia in Namibia. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use CBKNNANA instead of CBKNNANAPCH?
CBKNNANA is the main office of Bank of Namibia, while CBKNNANAPCH is Clearing House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CBKNNANAPCH if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Namibia?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBKNNANAPCH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Namibia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CBKNNANAPCH stand for?
CBKN is the bank code of Bank of Namibia, NA is the ISO code of Namibia, NA is the location code and PCH identifies the branch Clearing House.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.