SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX841
NBKEKENX841 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX841 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 841 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Karatina Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How 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.
- 841 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 NBKEKENX841?
NBKEKENX841 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Karatina Branch, a branch or department of National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does National Bank of Kenya LTD. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 26 SWIFT/BIC codes for National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX841?
NBKEKENX points to the head office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX841 is Karatina Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBKEKENX841.
What does each part of NBKEKENX841 mean?
NBKE is the institution code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE stands for Kenya, NX is the location code and 841 is the code of the branch Karatina Branch.
What happens if I use NBKEKENX841 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check NBKEKENX841 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX841, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.