SWIFT/BIC code SIDDNPKAXXX
SIDDNPKAXXX belongs to Siddhartha Bank Limited in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIDDNPKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIDDNPKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Siddhartha Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kathmandu |
| Country | Nepal |
The way the Siddhartha Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIDD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 SWIFT/BIC code SIDDNPKAXXX?
SIDDNPKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Siddhartha Bank Limited in Kathmandu, Nepal. Use it when you send money to an account at Siddhartha Bank Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Siddhartha Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in SIDDNPKAXXX stand for?
SIDD is the bank code of Siddhartha Bank Limited, NP is the ISO code of Nepal, KA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Siddhartha Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SIDDNPKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nepal is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Are SIDDNPKA and SIDDNPKAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SIDDNPKA is the 8-character version of SIDDNPKAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Siddhartha Bank Limited in Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Siddhartha Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Nepal with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.