SWIFT/BIC code SIDNKENAXXX
SIDNKENAXXX belongs to Sidian Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIDNKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIDNKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sidian Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Sidian Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIDN 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/BIC code SIDNKENAXXX?
SIDNKENAXXX identifies the headquarters of Sidian Bank Limited in Nairobi, Kenya. Use it when a payment to Sidian Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SIDNKENAXXX stand for?
SIDN is the institution code of Sidian Bank Limited, KE stands for Kenya, NA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sidian Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SIDNKENAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Sidian Bank Limited use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SIDNKENAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sidian Bank Limited in Kenya, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are SIDNKENA and SIDNKENAXXX the same code?
Yes. SIDNKENA is the 8-character version of SIDNKENAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Sidian Bank Limited in Nairobi.
How long does a transfer to Sidian Bank Limited take in Kenya?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.