SWIFT/BIC code IMPLKENAXXX
IMPLKENAXXX belongs to Imperial Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IMPLKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IMPLKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Imperial Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Imperial Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IMPL 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code IMPLKENAXXX?
IMPLKENAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Imperial Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Imperial Bank Limited.
Does Imperial Bank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – IMPLKENAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Imperial Bank Limited in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are IMPLKENA and IMPLKENAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. IMPLKENA is the 8-character version of IMPLKENAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Imperial Bank Limited in Nairobi.
How long does a transfer to Imperial Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Imperial Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IMPLKENAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of IMPLKENAXXX stand for?
IMPL is the institution code of Imperial Bank Limited, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.