SWIFT/BIC code MIEKKENAXXX
MIEKKENAXXX belongs to Middle East Bank Kenya LTD in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MIEKKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MIEKKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Middle East Bank Kenya LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Middle East Bank Kenya LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MIEK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NA 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code MIEKKENAXXX?
The code MIEKKENAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Middle East Bank Kenya LTD in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when you send money to an account at Middle East Bank Kenya LTD.
What is the best way to send money to Middle East Bank Kenya LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is MIEKKENA and MIEKKENAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MIEKKENA is the 8-character version of MIEKKENAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Middle East Bank Kenya LTD in Nairobi.
Does Middle East Bank Kenya LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MIEKKENAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Middle East Bank Kenya LTD in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Middle East Bank Kenya LTD?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MIEKKENAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in MIEKKENAXXX mean?
MIEK is the institution code of Middle East Bank Kenya LTD, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.