Middle East Bank Kenya SWIFT code is the unique identifier required for international transactions with Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd. The 8-character version is MIEKKENA, while the extended 11-character version is MIEKKENAXXX. Sometimes it appears as MIEKKENA XXX, but the correct way is always MIEKKENAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd, MEBank Tower, Milimani Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four parts:
- MIEK → bank code (Middle East Bank)
- KE → country code (Kenya)
- NA → location code (Nairobi)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this breakdown, MIEKKENA identifies Middle East Bank in Kenya, with Nairobi as the base. Adding XXX extends it into the 11-character head-office SWIFT code: MIEKKENAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: MIEKKENA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: MIEKKENAXXX
- Bank: Middle East Bank Kenya Ltd
- Address: MEBank Tower, Milimani Road, Nairobi, Kenya
- Usage: International transfers to or from Middle East Bank Kenya accounts
When to use it
Use the Middle East Bank Kenya SWIFT code whenever you are receiving funds from abroad into a Middle East Bank account or sending money internationally through Middle East Bank Kenya.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Typing spaces in the SWIFT code (always use MIEKKENAXXX, not “MIEKKENA XXX”).
- Confusing Middle East Bank Kenya with banks in the Middle East region—it is a Kenyan commercial bank.
- Using only the 8-character version when the form requires the 11-character format.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Middle East Bank Kenya SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s full account name and Middle East Bank Kenya account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: MIEKKENA (8-character) or MIEKKENAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the registered address: MEBank Tower, Milimani Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Choose your transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or KES are common).
- Decide how fees will be covered (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Provide the purpose of payment (e.g., remittance, tuition, business).
- Double-check all details before submitting.
- Save your receipt and share the transfer reference with the beneficiary.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient’s account details accurate
✔ SWIFT code entered correctly (MIEKKENA or MIEKKENAXXX)
✔ Bank address added if required
✔ Payment purpose filled in clearly
✔ Fees responsibility agreed
By using the Middle East Bank Kenya SWIFT code correctly, you ensure your international transfers are secure, reliable, and processed without unnecessary delays.
