SWIFT/BIC code IBAFAFKAXXX
IBAFAFKAXXX belongs to Bakhtar Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IBAFAFKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IBAFAFKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bakhtar Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
The way the Bakhtar Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IBAF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 IBAFAFKAXXX?
IBAFAFKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bakhtar Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bakhtar Bank.
Is IBAFAFKA and IBAFAFKAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. IBAFAFKA is the 8-character version of IBAFAFKAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bakhtar Bank in Kabul.
Does Bakhtar Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IBAFAFKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bakhtar Bank in Afghanistan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Bakhtar Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bakhtar Bank in Afghanistan?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Afghanistan with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bakhtar Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IBAFAFKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Afghanistan 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.