SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX725
NBKEKENX725 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX725 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 725 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Kenyatta Avenue Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the National Bank of Kenya LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 725 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 code NBKEKENX725?
NBKEKENX725 identifies Kenyatta Avenue Branch, a unit of National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has National Bank of Kenya LTD. got 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. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Kenya LTD..
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX725?
NBKEKENX points to the head office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX725 points to Kenyatta Avenue Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NBKEKENX725 if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX725, 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 happens if I use NBKEKENX725 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check NBKEKENX725 against the details from National Bank of Kenya LTD. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.