SWIFT/BIC code KCBLRWRW162
KCBLRWRW162 belongs to Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD in Rubavu, Rwanda.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KCBLRWRW162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KCBLRWRW |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD |
| Branch | Kcb Rwanda - Rubavu |
| City | Rubavu |
| Country | Rwanda |
How 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.
- 162 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code KCBLRWRW162?
KCBLRWRW162 identifies Kcb Rwanda - Rubavu, a unit of Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD in Rubavu, Rwanda. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in KCBLRWRW162 mean?
KCBL is the institution code of Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD, RW is the ISO code of Rwanda, RW is the code for the city or region and 162 is the code of the branch Kcb Rwanda - Rubavu.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KCBLRWRW162, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Rwanda is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use KCBLRWRW instead of KCBLRWRW162?
KCBLRWRW is the head office of Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD, while KCBLRWRW162 points to Kcb Rwanda - Rubavu. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention KCBLRWRW162.
What happens if I use KCBLRWRW162 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check KCBLRWRW162 against the details from Kcb Bank Rwanda LTD before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.