Where is KCBLRWRW163 located?

KCBLRWRW163 is registered in Huye, Rwanda.

What is the 11-character version of KCBLRWRW?

The 8-character form is KCBLRWRW and the 11-character form is KCBLRWRW163. A BIC ending in XXX refers to the head office. Banks that accept the 8-character form treat it as identical to the XXX form.

Is KCBLRWRW163 a head office or a branch code?

KCBLRWRW163 identifies branch 163 of KCB BANK RWANDA LTD rather than the head office.

Is KCBLRWRW163 still valid?

No. KCBLRWRW163 has been removed from the SWIFT network and is no longer a valid destination. Confirm the current BIC with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

KCBLRWRW163

KCB BANK RWANDA LTD, BIC/SWIFT Code Details

KCBLRWRW163 is the SWIFT/BIC code for KCB BANK RWANDA LTD in Huye, Rwanda. It identifies branch 163. The 8-character form is KCBLRWRW and the 11-character form is KCBLRWRW163. This code has been removed from the SWIFT network and is no longer valid.

This SWIFT/BIC code has been deleted from the network and is no longer valid. Do not send any funds to it unless you have an up-to-date confirmation from the beneficiary's bank!

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Payment Instructions

General instructions for international payments to banks in RWANDA:

Payments to Rwanda must include all required information to avoid cancellations. The Remitter should obtain bank information from the Beneficiary such as SWIFT BIC, account number, and bank address. A copy of the beneficiary’s identity card may be needed. Include full names and addresses for both ordering and beneficiary customers without using initials. Also include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier where necessary. The reason for the payment is recommended, and RWF is a zero decimal currency. ... Read more

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Frequently asked questions

What bank does KCBLRWRW163 belong to?: KCBLRWRW163 is the SWIFT/BIC code for KCB BANK RWANDA LTD in Huye, Rwanda.
Where is KCBLRWRW163 located?: KCBLRWRW163 is registered in Huye, Rwanda.
What is the 11-character version of KCBLRWRW?: The 8-character form is KCBLRWRW and the 11-character form is KCBLRWRW163. A BIC ending in XXX refers to the head office. Banks that accept the 8-character form treat it as identical to the XXX form.
Is KCBLRWRW163 a head office or a branch code?: KCBLRWRW163 identifies branch 163 of KCB BANK RWANDA LTD rather than the head office.
Is KCBLRWRW163 still valid?: No. KCBLRWRW163 has been removed from the SWIFT network and is no longer a valid destination. Confirm the current BIC with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

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