SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX828
NBKEKENX828 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX828 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 828 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Busia Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the National Bank of Kenya LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 828 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 code NBKEKENX828?
The code NBKEKENX828 belongs to Busia 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.
What do the letters in NBKEKENX828 mean?
NBKE is the bank code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NX is the location code and 828 is the code of the department Busia Branch.
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 do I need for a transfer to an account at National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX828, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX828?
NBKEKENX is the head office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX828 points to Busia Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBKEKENX828.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.