SWIFT/BIC code KCBLKENX012
KCBLKENX012 belongs to Kcb Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KCBLKENX012 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KCBLKENX |
| Branch code | 012 |
| Bank | Kcb Bank Kenya Limited |
| Branch | Gigiri-Unep Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Kcb Bank Kenya Limited SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 012 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 BIC KCBLKENX012?
KCBLKENX012 identifies Gigiri-Unep Branch, a branch or department of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use KCBLKENX instead of KCBLKENX012?
KCBLKENX is the head office of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited, while KCBLKENX012 is Gigiri-Unep Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use KCBLKENX012 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of KCBLKENX012 mean?
KCBL is the institution code of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NX is the code for the city or region and 012 is the code of the branch Gigiri-Unep Branch.
What happens if I use KCBLKENX012 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check KCBLKENX012 with the recipient before sending.
Does Kcb Bank Kenya Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Kcb Bank Kenya Limited in Kenya. All of them are listed on the page of Kcb Bank Kenya Limited.
What do I need to send money to an account at Kcb Bank Kenya Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KCBLKENX012, 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.