Kazakhstan — SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

Information provided by the Beneficiary: Remitter should obtain all required bank information from the Beneficiary (e.g., SWIFT BIC, IBAN, and beneficiary bank address). 

Central Bank: For additional information, please refer to www.nationalbank.kz. 

Country Requirements/Restrictions:
Additional Documentation: The beneficiary must complete all required documentation at their local bank by value date to receive credit into the account. If all documentation is not completed by value date, the exact payment amount can’t be guaranteed.

Payment Formatting Rules for KZT:
Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address of the ordering customer. Use of initials can delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include account number (IBAN), full name (no initials), and address of the beneficiary customer. Use of initials may delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
Beneficiary Bank (SWIFT MT103 F57): Include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier (where required), full name, and address of the beneficiary bank. SWIFT BIC is 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters: xxxxKZxx or xxxxKZxxxxx.
Reason for Payment (SWIFT MT103 F70): Purpose of payment must be clearly identified (rent, salary, medical expenses, etc.) and must be included in the first line. It should begin with the prefix POP followed by a space and then a clear purpose of payment. (e.g., POP SALARY).
Beneficiary’s 12-digit Business Identification Number (BIN) or Individual Identification Number (IIN) to be included in the second line. It should begin with the prefix BIN or IIN followed by a space and then the BIN or IIN number. (e.g., BIN 123456789112).
EKNP Code: The 10 character purpose code, known as the EKNP, should be included in the third line of the transfer details. The EKNP should begin with the prefix 'EKNP' followed by a space and then the proper EKNP code which follows the format: 2-digit KOD code / 2-digit KBE code / currency code KZT / 3-digit KNP code (e.g. EKNP 27YYKZTZZZ). For non-resident senders, the KOD code will always be 27. Use the appropriate KBE code for the beneficiary. For example, 24 for non-resident banks. The first digit in the KBE represents whether the beneficiary is a resident (1) or non-resident (2) of Kazakhstan. The second digit represents the type of beneficiary. Frequent KNP codes include: 213 for transfer of KZT for foreign currency purchase, 223 for transfer of foreign currency for KZT purchase, and 710 for payment of goods, among others. All KZT payments must be made with the charge indicator ‘OUR’ to ensure the recipient receives the full amount.
Full beneficiary address is required.