Kingdom Bank Kenya SWIFT code is the identifier used for international banking with Kingdom Bank Ltd. The 8-character version is CIFIKENA, while the extended 11-character format is CIFIKENAXXX. In some references, it may appear as CIFIKENA XXX, but the correct form is always CIFIKENAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
Kingdom Bank Ltd, Kingdom Bank Towers, Arwings Khodhek Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four segments:
- CIFI → bank code (Kingdom Bank)
- KE → country code (Kenya)
- NA → location code (Nairobi)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this breakdown, CIFIKENA identifies Kingdom Bank in Nairobi, Kenya. Adding XXX completes it into the full 11-character head-office code: CIFIKENAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: CIFIKENA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: CIFIKENAXXX
- Bank: Kingdom Bank Ltd
- Address: Kingdom Bank Towers, Arwings Khodhek Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya
- Usage: International transfers to or from Kingdom Bank Kenya accounts
When to use it
Use the Kingdom Bank Kenya SWIFT code whenever you are receiving money from abroad into a Kingdom Bank account or sending international transfers from Kenya through Kingdom Bank.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing the code with spaces (always use CIFIKENAXXX, not “CIFIKENA XXX”).
- Confusing Kingdom Bank Kenya with other financial institutions with similar names.
- Using the 8-character code when the transfer form requires the 11-character version.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Kingdom Bank Kenya SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s full account name and Kingdom Bank account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: CIFIKENA (8-character) or CIFIKENAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the bank’s registered address: Kingdom Bank Towers, Arwings Khodhek Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Choose the transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or KES are common).
- Decide who covers the transfer fees (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Indicate the purpose of the payment (e.g., remittance, school fees, invoices).
- Double-check all transfer details to avoid mistakes.
- Save the confirmation slip and share the reference with the recipient.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient’s name and account number correct
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (CIFIKENA or CIFIKENAXXX)
✔ Bank address provided if needed
✔ Purpose of payment clearly stated
✔ Fees arrangement agreed
By using the Kingdom Bank Kenya SWIFT code correctly, you guarantee that your international transfers are processed quickly, securely, and without delays.
