SWIFT/BIC code SMEPKENAXXX
SMEPKENAXXX belongs to Smep Microfinance Bank in Nairobi, Kenya.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMEPKENAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMEPKENA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Smep Microfinance Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
The way the Smep Microfinance Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMEP 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 BIC SMEPKENAXXX?
The code SMEPKENAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Smep Microfinance Bank in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Smep Microfinance Bank.
Are SMEPKENA and SMEPKENAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SMEPKENA is the short version of SMEPKENAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Smep Microfinance Bank in Nairobi.
What do I need to send money to an account at Smep Microfinance Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMEPKENAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kenya uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SMEPKENAXXX stand for?
SMEP is the bank code of Smep Microfinance Bank, KE is the ISO code of Kenya, NA is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Smep Microfinance Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SMEPKENAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Smep Microfinance Bank in Kenya, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use SMEPKENAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SMEPKENAXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.