Access Bank Kenya SWIFT code is the identifier used when sending or receiving international transfers with Access Bank (Kenya) PLC. The 8-character code is ABNGKENA. The 11-character head-office variant is ABNGKENAXXX, often written with a space as ABNGKENA XXX for readability.
The official registered address for this SWIFT code is:
Access Bank (Kenya) PLC, Transnational Plaza, Floor 2, City Hall Way, Nairobi, Kenya.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four sections:
- ABNG → bank code (Access Bank)
- KE → country code (Kenya)
- NA → location code (Nairobi)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
This breakdown shows that ABNGKENA refers specifically to Access Bank in Kenya, with the headquarters in Nairobi. Adding XXX at the end gives the 11-character version, ABNGKENAXXX, which indicates the main branch.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: ABNGKENA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: ABNGKENAXXX
- Bank: ACCESS BANK (KENYA) PLC
- Address: Transnational Plaza, Floor 2, City Hall Way, Nairobi, Kenya
- Usage: International wire transfers into or out of Access Bank Kenya accounts
When to use it
Use the SWIFT code whenever you want to receive money from abroad into an Access Bank Kenya account or when you are sending money to an Access Bank Kenya account from another country.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Typing the code with spaces incorrectly (write ABNGKENAXXX, not “ABNGKENA XXX”).
- Confusing Kenya’s SWIFT code with Access Bank codes in other countries.
- Omitting the branch suffix when a form requires 11 characters.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Access Bank Kenya SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s full account name and Access Bank Kenya account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: use ABNGKENA or ABNGKENAXXX depending on what the form requires.
- Add the bank’s address: Transnational Plaza, Floor 2, City Hall Way, Nairobi, Kenya if requested.
- Choose your currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or KES are common for Kenya).
- Agree on transfer fees responsibility (sender, receiver, or shared).
- State the purpose of the payment (e.g., invoice, school fees, family support).
- Double-check all entries to avoid delays.
- Submit and keep your transfer receipt for tracking.
Final checklist
✔ Correct recipient name and Access Bank account number
✔ Correct SWIFT code (ABNGKENA or ABNGKENAXXX)
✔ Address details included if required
✔ Payment purpose written clearly
✔ Fees agreed in advance
By using the Access Bank Kenya SWIFT code correctly, you ensure your international transfers are accurate, secure, and free from unnecessary delays.
