SWIFT/BIC code KCBLKENX005
KCBLKENX005 belongs to Kcb Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KCBLKENX005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KCBLKENX |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Kcb Bank Kenya Limited |
| Branch | Kipande House |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Kcb Bank Kenya Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 005 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 KCBLKENX005?
KCBLKENX005 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kipande House, part of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use KCBLKENX instead of KCBLKENX005?
KCBLKENX points to the main office of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited, while KCBLKENX005 is Kipande House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention KCBLKENX005.
What do the letters in KCBLKENX005 mean?
KCBL is the bank code of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited, KE stands for Kenya, NX is the code for the city or region and 005 identifies the department Kipande House.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Kcb Bank Kenya Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KCBLKENX005, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Kcb Bank Kenya Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Kcb Bank Kenya Limited in Kenya, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Kcb Bank Kenya Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.