SWIFT/BIC code KIBSMK21XXX
KIBSMK21XXX belongs to Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems in Skopje, North Macedonia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KIBSMK21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KIBSMK21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Skopje |
| Country | North Macedonia |
The way the Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KIBS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 BIC KIBSMK21XXX?
The code KIBSMK21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems in Skopje, North Macedonia. Use it when a payment to Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems does not need a specific branch.
Is KIBSMK21 and KIBSMK21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. KIBSMK21 is the 8-character version of KIBSMK21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems in Skopje.
Does Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KIBSMK21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems in North Macedonia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter KIBSMK21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KIBSMK21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KIBSMK21XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. North Macedonia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of KIBSMK21XXX mean?
KIBS is the institution code of Clearing House Interbank Clearing Systems, MK stands for North Macedonia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.