SWIFT/BIC code DISRKEN1XXX
DISRKEN1XXX belongs to Discount Securities Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DISRKEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DISRKEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Discount Securities Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Discount Securities Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DISR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 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 SWIFT code DISRKEN1XXX?
DISRKEN1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Discount Securities Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when a payment to Discount Securities Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Discount Securities Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, DISRKEN1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Discount Securities Limited in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What is the best way to send money to Discount Securities Limited in Kenya?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kenya with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in DISRKEN1XXX stand for?
DISR is the institution code of Discount Securities Limited, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, N1 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 Discount Securities Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code DISRKEN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is DISRKEN1 and DISRKEN1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. DISRKEN1 is the 8-character version of DISRKEN1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Discount Securities Limited in Nairobi.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.