For Absa Bank Kenya, the SWIFT Code is
BARCKENXXXX.
This code is necessary for anyone sending money to Kenyan
Absa Bank Kenya account via wire transfer.
Absa Bank Kenya's SWIFT Code
Bank Code:
BARC
BARC
Country Code:
KE
KE
Location Code:
NX
NX
Branch Code:
XXX
XXX
BARC is bank code for
Absa Bank Kenya
KE is bank's country code for
Kenya
NX is bank's location code for
Nairobi
XXX is the bank's branch code
Swift Code:
BARCKENXXXX
Swift Code (8 Characters):
BARCKENX
Bank Name:
Absa Bank Kenya PLC
Branch Name:
Absa Bank Kenya PLC
Branch Address:
The West End Building, Waiyaki Way
Branch Code:
XXX
City:
Nairobi
Country:
Kenya
When it comes to international money transfers, the SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) code is a critical piece of information.
It’s the standard format for Business Identifier Codes (BIC), which are used globally to identify banks when conducting transactions.
What is a SWIFT Code?
A SWIFT code is an 8 or 11 character code that identifies your country, city, bank, and branch. It’s used to send money across borders quickly, securely, and accurately.
For instance, BARCKENXXXX is a valid 11-character SWIFT / BIC Code.
Its 8-character equivalent would be the same code without the last 3 digits (branch code), i.e: BARCKENX
Banks use these codes to communicate with each other and process international wire transfers.
Knowing your is crucial for receiving money from other countries via wire transfer options.
You also need this BIC code if you want to send money to Kenya from another country.
What is Absa Bank Kenya in full?
Absa Bank Kenya in full is Amalgamated Banks of South Africa