SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX761
NBKEKENX761 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX761 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 761 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Kisumu 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.
- 761 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 branch is behind SWIFT code NBKEKENX761?
NBKEKENX761 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kisumu Branch, part of National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX761?
NBKEKENX is the main office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX761 points to Kisumu Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NBKEKENX761 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
Has National Bank of Kenya LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What does each part of NBKEKENX761 stand for?
NBKE is the institution code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE stands for Kenya, NX is the code for the city or region and 761 identifies the branch Kisumu Branch.
What happens if I enter NBKEKENX761 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBKEKENX761 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.