SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX922
NBKEKENX922 belongs to National Bank of Kenya LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NBKEKENX922 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NBKEKENX |
| Branch code | 922 |
| Bank | National Bank of Kenya LTD. |
| Branch | Limuru 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.
- 922 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
What bank uses SWIFT code NBKEKENX922?
NBKEKENX922 identifies Limuru 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.
How long does it take to send money to National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at National Bank of Kenya LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NBKEKENX922, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in NBKEKENX922 stand for?
NBKE is the institution code of National Bank of Kenya LTD., KE stands for Kenya, NX is the location code and 922 identifies the department Limuru Branch.
Can I use NBKEKENX instead of NBKEKENX922?
NBKEKENX points to the head office of National Bank of Kenya LTD., while NBKEKENX922 is Limuru Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NBKEKENX922.
What happens if I enter NBKEKENX922 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check NBKEKENX922 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.