SWIFT/BIC code KCBLRWRW161
KCBLRWRW161 belongs to Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD in Kigali, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KCBLRWRW161 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KCBLRWRW |
| Branch code | 161 |
| Bank | Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD |
| Branch | Central Clearing Centre - Head Office |
| City | Kigali |
| Country | Rwanda |
The way the Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD 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.
- RW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 161 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 branch uses SWIFT code KCBLRWRW161?
KCBLRWRW161 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Clearing Centre - Head Office, a branch or department of Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD in Kigali, Rwanda. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in KCBLRWRW161 stand for?
KCBL is the institution code of Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD, RW stands for Rwanda, RW is the code for the city or region and 161 is the code of the department Central Clearing Centre - Head Office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KCBLRWRW161, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Rwanda uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD take in Rwanda?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Rwanda with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use KCBLRWRW instead of KCBLRWRW161?
KCBLRWRW is the main office of Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD, while KCBLRWRW161 is Central Clearing Centre - Head Office. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention KCBLRWRW161.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.