SWIFT/BIC code PRIEKENXXXX
PRIEKENXXXX belongs to Prime Bank LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRIEKENXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRIEKENX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Prime Bank LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Prime Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRIE 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.
- 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 institution uses BIC PRIEKENXXXX?
The code PRIEKENXXXX belongs to the head office of Prime Bank LTD. in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when a payment to Prime Bank LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use PRIEKENXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PRIEKENXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Prime Bank LTD. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PRIEKENXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Prime Bank LTD. in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Prime Bank LTD. in Kenya?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Prime Bank LTD.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send.
Are PRIEKENX and PRIEKENXXXX the same code?
Yes. PRIEKENX is the 8-character version of PRIEKENXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Prime Bank LTD. in Nairobi.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.