SWIFT/BIC code IFCBKENAXXX
IFCBKENAXXX belongs to First Community Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IFCBKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IFCBKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Community Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the First Community Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IFCB 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/BIC code IFCBKENAXXX?
IFCBKENAXXX identifies the head office of First Community Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when a payment to First Community Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of IFCBKENAXXX mean?
IFCB is the institution code of First Community Bank Limited, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at First Community Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IFCBKENAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to First Community Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are IFCBKENA and IFCBKENAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. IFCBKENA is the 8-character version of IFCBKENAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach First Community Bank Limited in Nairobi.
Does First Community Bank Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – IFCBKENAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for First Community Bank Limited 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.