SWIFT/BIC code CRMFKENAXXX
CRMFKENAXXX belongs to Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CRMFKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CRMFKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CRMF 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
What bank uses SWIFT code CRMFKENAXXX?
CRMFKENAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when you send money to an account at Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited.
Are CRMFKENA and CRMFKENAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. CRMFKENA is the short version of CRMFKENAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited in Nairobi.
Does Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CRMFKENAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use CRMFKENAXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CRMFKENAXXX against the details from Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited before you confirm.
What does each part of CRMFKENAXXX stand for?
CRMF is the institution code of Caritas Microfinance Bank Limited, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.