ABSA BANK KENYA PLC SWIFT codes — BARCKENXXXX

12 branch codes in Kenya

Branch name

ABSA BANK KENYA PLC

SWIFT/BIC code

BARCKENX

Bank name

ABSA BANK KENYA PLC

City

ELDORET

BARCKENXXXX

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SWIFT codes of ABSA BANK KENYA PLC

12 codes across 3 cities

SWIFT Code	Branch	City
BARCKENXOCB	BACK OFFICE PROCESSING CENTRE, BANK HOUSE	NAIROBI
BARCKENXNCC	CARD CENTRE NAIROBI	NAIROBI
BARCKENXCBO	CUSTODY BUSINESS OPERATIONS	NAIROBI
BARCKENXDLR	DEALERS DEPARTMENT H/O	NAIROBI
BARCKENXMDR	DIGO ROAD MOMBASA	MOMBASA
BARCKENXELD	ELDORET BRANCH	ELDORET
BARCKENXNDC	NAIROBI DISTRIBUTION CENTRE	NAIROBI
BARCKENXMNR	NKRUMAH ROAD BRANCH	MOMBASA
BARCKENXPIS	PAYMENTS AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICES	NAIROBI
BARCKENXNPB	PLAZA BUSINESS CENTRE	NAIROBI
BARCKENXTPC	TRADE PROCESSING CENTRE	NAIROBI
BARCKENXVPC	VOUCHER PROCESSING CENTRE	NAIROBI

What is a SWIFT/BIC Code?

A SWIFT code is an 8 to 11-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a bank or financial institution in international transactions. It is assigned by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), a Belgium-based network established in 1973 and used by over 11,000 banks in 200+ countries. BIC (Bank Identifier Code, ISO 9362) is simply the formal name for the same code — every SWIFT code is a BIC, and every BIC used for SWIFT messaging is a SWIFT code.

BARC

Bank code

4 letters identifying the bank

Country code

2 letters (ISO 3166-1)

Location code

2 characters for city/region

XXX

Branch code

3 characters (XXX = head office)

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FAQs

What is the SWIFT code for ABSA BANK KENYA PLC?expand_more

The SWIFT code for ABSA BANK KENYA PLC is BARCKENX. In this code, BARC identifies the institution, KE is the country code for Kenya, and NX is the location identifier (ELDORET). This 8-character code refers to the head office.

How do I send money to ABSA BANK KENYA PLC in Kenya?expand_more

To send money to ABSA BANK KENYA PLC, provide the SWIFT code BARCKENX (or the specific 11-character branch code) along with the recipient's account number to your sending bank. Your bank will use the SWIFT code to route the payment to ABSA BANK KENYA PLC in Kenya.

Does ABSA BANK KENYA PLC have branch-specific SWIFT codes?expand_more

Yes. ABSA BANK KENYA PLC has 12 branch-specific SWIFT codes across 3 cities including NAIROBI, MOMBASA, ELDORET. Each branch code is 11 characters long and starts with the head office prefix BARCKENX. See the branch directory table on this page for the full list.

Is BARCKENX the correct SWIFT code for ABSA BANK KENYA PLC?expand_more

BARCKENX is the verified head office SWIFT code for ABSA BANK KENYA PLC in Kenya. If you are sending to a specific branch, use the 11-character branch code from the directory table on this page. When in doubt, the 8-character head office code is generally accepted by the SWIFT network.

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