Diamond Trust Bank Kenya SWIFT code is the official code used for international banking with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya Limited. The 8-character version is DTKEKENA, while the extended 11-character format is DTKEKENAXXX. In some cases, it may appear as DTKEKENA XXX, but the correct format is DTKEKENAXXX without spaces.
The official registered address linked to this SWIFT code is:
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited, Nation Centre, Floor 8, Kimathi Street, Nairobi, Kenya.
A SWIFT/BIC code is divided into four main parts:
- DTKE → bank code (Diamond Trust Bank)
- KE → country code (Kenya)
- NA → location code (Nairobi)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this breakdown, DTKEKENA identifies Diamond Trust Bank in Kenya, based in Nairobi. Adding XXX makes it the complete 11-character SWIFT code: DTKEKENAXXX, which refers to the head-office branch.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: DTKEKENA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: DTKEKENAXXX
- Bank: Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB Kenya)
- Address: Nation Centre, Floor 8, Kimathi Street, Nairobi, Kenya
- Usage: International transfers to or from DTB Kenya accounts
When to use it
Use the Diamond Trust Bank Kenya SWIFT code whenever you are sending funds internationally into a DTB Kenya account or receiving money from abroad through DTB.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing spaces in the code (always DTKEKENAXXX, not “DTKEKENA XXX”).
- Confusing DTB Kenya with other DTB subsidiaries outside Kenya.
- Using only the 8-character version when the transfer form requires the 11-character format.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Diamond Trust Bank Kenya SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s full name and DTB Kenya account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: DTKEKENA (8-character) or DTKEKENAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the registered address: Nation Centre, Floor 8, Kimathi Street, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Select your transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or KES are common).
- Decide who will pay the fees (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Specify the payment purpose (e.g., tuition, invoice, family remittance).
- Double-check every field before submitting to avoid rejection or delays.
- Save your transaction confirmation and share the reference with the recipient.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient’s account details accurate
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (DTKEKENA or DTKEKENAXXX)
✔ Bank address added if required
✔ Payment purpose clearly written
✔ Fees arrangement confirmed
Using the DiamondTrustBank Kenya SWIFT code ensures your international transfers are processed quickly, securely, and without errors.
