SWIFT/BIC code EQBLRWRWXXX
EQBLRWRWXXX belongs to Equity Bank Rwanda Limited in Kigali, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EQBLRWRWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EQBLRWRW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Equity Bank Rwanda Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
How the Equity Bank Rwanda Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EQBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RW 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code EQBLRWRWXXX?
The code EQBLRWRWXXX belongs to the main office of Equity Bank Rwanda Limited in Kigali, Rwanda. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Equity Bank Rwanda Limited.
What happens if I use EQBLRWRWXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check EQBLRWRWXXX against the details from Equity Bank Rwanda Limited before you confirm.
Are EQBLRWRW and EQBLRWRWXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. EQBLRWRW is the 8-character version of EQBLRWRWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Equity Bank Rwanda Limited in Kigali.
How long does it take to send money to Equity Bank Rwanda Limited in Rwanda?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Equity Bank Rwanda Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EQBLRWRWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Equity Bank Rwanda Limited in Rwanda, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Equity Bank Rwanda Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code EQBLRWRWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Rwanda uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.