SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX329
NBKEKENX329 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX329 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 329 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Hospital Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the National Bank of Kenya LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NBKE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 329 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX329?
The code NBKEKENX329 belongs to Hospital Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does National Bank of Kenya LTD. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX329?
NBKEKENX points to the head office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX329 points to Hospital Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBKEKENX329 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in NBKEKENX329 stand for?
NBKE is the institution code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE stands for Kenya, NX is the location code and 329 is the code of the branch Hospital Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX329, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Kenya LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.