CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA SWIFT codes — CBKEKENXXXX

4 branch codes in Kenya · 2 head-office BICs

Branch name

CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA

Branch address

HAILE SELASSIE AVENUE 00200

SWIFT/BIC code

CBKEKENX

Bank name

CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA

City

NAIROBI

CBKEKENXXXX

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SWIFT codes of CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA

4 codes across 1 cities, covering all 2 head-office BICs registered to CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA

SWIFT Code	Branch	City
CBKEKENB	Head office — NAIROBI	NAIROBI
CBKEKENXBKG	BANKING DIVISION	NAIROBI
CBKEKENXCNY	CURRENCY DIVISION	NAIROBI
CBKEKENXNDO	NATIONAL DEBT DIVISION	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.

CBKE

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 CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA?expand_more

The SWIFT code for CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA is CBKEKENX. In this code, CBKE identifies the institution, KE is the country code for Kenya, and NX is the location identifier (NAIROBI). This 8-character code refers to the head office.

How do I send money to CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA in Kenya?expand_more

To send money to CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA, provide the SWIFT code CBKEKENX (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 CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA in Kenya.

Does CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA have branch-specific SWIFT codes?expand_more

Yes. CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA has 4 branch-specific SWIFT codes across 1 cities including NAIROBI. Each branch code is 11 characters long and starts with the head office prefix CBKEKENX. See the branch directory table on this page for the full list.

Is CBKEKENX the correct SWIFT code for CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA?expand_more

CBKEKENX is the verified head office SWIFT code for CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA 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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