SWIFT/BIC code FCBLKENAXXX
FCBLKENAXXX belongs to Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCBLKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCBLKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCBL 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 FCBLKENAXXX?
FCBLKENAXXX identifies the headquarters of Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when you send money to an account at Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited.
Is FCBLKENA and FCBLKENAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FCBLKENA is the short version of FCBLKENAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited in Nairobi.
What is the best way to send money to Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kenya with specialist providers before you send.
Does Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FCBLKENAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sbm Bank (Kenya) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCBLKENAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya 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.