SWIFT/BIC code NGKAKEN1XXX
NGKAKEN1XXX belongs to Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NGKAKEN1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NGKAKEN1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
How the Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NGKA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- N1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BIC NGKAKEN1XXX?
NGKAKEN1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when a payment to Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
Does Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NGKAKEN1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do I need to send money to an account at Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NGKAKEN1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in NGKAKEN1XXX mean?
NGKA is the institution code of Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD., KE is the ISO code of Kenya, N1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Ngenye Kariuki and Co. LTD. in Kenya?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.