ABSA BANK KENYA PLC SWIFT code in Kenya

The SWIFT code for ABSA BANK KENYA PLC is BARCKENXXXX. Check below for additional bank information and branch locations.
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What is the SWIFT code for ABSA BANK KENYA PLC?

SWIFT codeBARCKENXXXX
SWIFT code (8 chr)BARCKENX
Bank nameABSA BANK KENYA PLC
Bank addressTHE WEST END BUILDING, WAIYAKI WAY, NAIROBI, NAIROBI, 00100
Branch codeXXX
CityNAIROBI
CountryKenya

Example SWIFT code format

A SWIFT code is an 8 to 11-character identifier that includes letters and numbers representing the bank, country, and location. If there are extra characters, they specify a specific branch.

BARC

Bank Code

KE

Country Code

NX

Location Code

XXX

Branch Code

Local branches of ABSA BANK KENYA PLC

Branch name
ABSA BANK KENYA PLC
NAIROBI, NAIROBI, 00100
ABSA BANK KENYA PLC
STANDARD BUILDING, KENYATTA AVENUE, NAIROBI, NAIROBI, 00200
ABSA BANK KENYA PLC
AVON CENTER, ENTREPRISE ROAD, NAIROBI, NAIROBI, 00200
ABSA BANK KENYA PLC
THE WEST END BUILDING, WAIYAKI WAY, NAIROBI, NAIROBI, 00100

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