SWIFT/BIC code EADBKEN1XXX
EADBKEN1XXX belongs to East African Development Bank in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EADBKEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EADBKEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | East African Development Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the East African Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EADB 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code EADBKEN1XXX?
EADBKEN1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of East African Development Bank in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when you send money to an account at East African Development Bank.
Is EADBKEN1 and EADBKEN1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. EADBKEN1 is the 8-character version of EADBKEN1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach East African Development Bank in Nairobi.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at East African Development Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EADBKEN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in EADBKEN1XXX stand for?
EADB is the institution code of East African Development Bank, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, N1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to East African Development Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does East African Development Bank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EADBKEN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for East African Development Bank in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.