SWIFT/BIC code MWBKAFKAXXX
MWBKAFKAXXX belongs to Maiwand Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MWBKAFKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MWBKAFKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Maiwand Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
How the Maiwand Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MWBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AF Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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
What bank uses SWIFT code MWBKAFKAXXX?
MWBKAFKAXXX identifies the headquarters of Maiwand Bank in Kabul, Afghanistan. Use it when a payment to Maiwand Bank does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Maiwand Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MWBKAFKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Afghanistan uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of MWBKAFKAXXX mean?
MWBK is the institution code of Maiwand Bank, AF is the ISO code of Afghanistan, KA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Does Maiwand Bank have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MWBKAFKAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Maiwand Bank in Afghanistan, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Maiwand Bank take in Afghanistan?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is MWBKAFKA and MWBKAFKAXXX the same code?
Yes. MWBKAFKA is the short version of MWBKAFKAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Maiwand Bank in Kabul.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.