DFCU Bank Uganda SWIFT code is the official international identifier for DFCU Bank Limited in Uganda. The 8-character version is DFCUUGKA, while the 11-character full format is DFCUUGKAXXX. Sometimes it may appear as DFCUUGKA XXX, but the correct version is always DFCUUGKAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
DFCU Bank Limited, Plot 26 Kyadondo Road, DFCU Towers, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four parts:
- DFCU → bank code (DFCU Bank)
- UG → country code (Uganda)
- KA → location code (Kampala)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this structure, DFCUUGKA identifies DFCU Bank in Kampala, Uganda. Adding XXX makes it the complete 11-character head-office SWIFT code: DFCUUGKAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: DFCUUGKA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: DFCUUGKAXXX
- Bank: DFCU Bank Limited
- Address: Plot 26 Kyadondo Road, DFCU Towers, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
- Usage: International transfers to or from DFCU Bank Uganda accounts
When to use it
Use the DFCU Bank Uganda SWIFT code when you are sending money internationally to a DFCU Bank account in Uganda or receiving funds from abroad.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing spaces in the SWIFT code (always use DFCUUGKAXXX, not “DFCUUGKA XXX”).
- Confusing DFCU Bank Uganda with other financial institutions in the region.
- Using only the 8-character code when the 11-character format is required.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with DFCU Bank Uganda SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s account name and DFCU Bank account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: DFCUUGKA (8-character) or DFCUUGKAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the bank’s registered address: Plot 26 Kyadondo Road, DFCU Towers, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda.
- Select your transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or UGX).
- Decide how fees will be shared (sender, recipient, or both).
- Clearly state the purpose of payment (e.g., remittance, tuition, invoice).
- Double-check all details before submitting the transfer.
- Save your transfer slip and share the reference with the recipient.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient’s account details correct
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (DFCUUGKA or DFCUUGKAXXX)
✔ Bank address included if required
✔ Payment purpose clearly stated
✔ Fees arrangement agreed
By using the DFCU Bank Uganda SWIFT code correctly, you ensure international transfers are secure, efficient, and free from unnecessary delays.
