SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX868
NBKEKENX868 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX868 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 868 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Narok Branch |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How 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.
- 868 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/BIC code NBKEKENX868?
The code NBKEKENX868 belongs to Narok 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.
What do the letters in NBKEKENX868 stand for?
NBKE is the institution code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NX is the code for the city or region and 868 identifies the department Narok Branch.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX868?
NBKEKENX is the head office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX868 is Narok Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use NBKEKENX868 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX868, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Kenya?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kenya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of National Bank of Kenya LTD..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.