SWIFT/BIC code PAUTKENAXXX
PAUTKENAXXX belongs to Paramount Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAUTKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAUTKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Paramount Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Paramount Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAUT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code PAUTKENAXXX?
PAUTKENAXXX identifies the main office of Paramount Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when a payment to Paramount Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Paramount Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Paramount Bank Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PAUTKENAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Paramount Bank Limited in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Paramount Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PAUTKENAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PAUTKENAXXX mean?
PAUT is the bank code of Paramount Bank Limited, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are PAUTKENA and PAUTKENAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PAUTKENA is the 8-character version of PAUTKENAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Paramount Bank Limited in Nairobi.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.