SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX739
NBKEKENX739 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX739 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 739 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Mombasa Nkurumah Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How 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.
- 739 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 SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX739?
NBKEKENX739 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mombasa Nkurumah Branch, a unit of National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter NBKEKENX739 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBKEKENX739 against the details from National Bank of Kenya LTD. before sending.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX739?
NBKEKENX points to the main office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX739 points to Mombasa Nkurumah Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBKEKENX739 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kenya with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to National Bank of Kenya LTD. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of NBKEKENX739 mean?
NBKE is the bank code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE stands for Kenya, NX is the code for the city or region and 739 is the code of the branch Mombasa Nkurumah Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.