For Equity Bank Kenya, the SWIFT Code is
EQBLKENAXXX.
This code is necessary for anyone sending money to Kenyan
Equity Bank Kenya account via wire transfer.
Equity Bank Kenya's SWIFT Code
Bank Code:
EQBL
EQBL
Country Code:
KE
KE
Location Code:
NA
NA
Branch Code:
XXX
XXX
EQBL is bank code for
Equity Bank Kenya
KE is bank's country code for
Kenya
NA is bank's location code for
Nairobi
XXX is the bank's branch code
Swift Code:
EQBLKENAXXX
Swift Code (8 Characters):
EQBLKENA
Bank Name:
Equity Bank (Kenya) LTD
Branch Name:
Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited
Branch Address:
Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited, Equity Centre, Floor 9, Hospital Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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, EQBLKENAXXX 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: EQBLKENA
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.