SWIFT/BIC code SBICKENXSSP
SBICKENXSSP belongs to Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBICKENXSSP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBICKENX |
| Branch code | SSP |
| Bank | Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited |
| Branch | Structured Payments |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBIC 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.
- SSP 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 BIC SBICKENXSSP?
SBICKENXSSP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Structured Payments, a unit of Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SBICKENX instead of SBICKENXSSP?
SBICKENX is the main office of Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited, while SBICKENXSSP is Structured Payments. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBICKENXSSP if the recipient asks for it.
Has Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Kenya. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of SBICKENXSSP stand for?
SBIC is the bank code of Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited, KE stands for Kenya, NX is the code for the city or region and SSP is the code of the branch Structured Payments.
What is the best way to send money to Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited in Kenya?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kenya with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Stanbic Bank Kenya Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.