Paramount Bank Kenya SWIFT code is the official international identifier used for global money transfers with Paramount Bank Limited. The 8-character version is PAUTKENA, while the extended 11-character format is PAUTKENAXXX. In some cases, you may see it written as PAUTKENA XXX, but the correct format is always PAUTKENAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
Paramount Bank Limited, Sound Plaza Building, Floor 4, Woodvale Grove Street, Nairobi, Kenya.
A SWIFT/BIC code is made up of four main parts:
- PAUT → bank code (Paramount Bank)
- KE → country code (Kenya)
- NA → location code (Nairobi)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this breakdown, PAUTKENA identifies Paramount Bank in Nairobi, Kenya. Adding XXX completes it into the 11-character head-office SWIFT code: PAUTKENAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: PAUTKENA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: PAUTKENAXXX
- Bank: Paramount Bank Limited
- Address: Sound Plaza Building, Floor 4, Woodvale Grove Street, Nairobi, Kenya
- Usage: International transfers to or from Paramount Bank Kenya accounts
When to use it
Use the Paramount Bank Kenya SWIFT code when you are sending funds internationally to a Paramount Bank account in Kenya or receiving money from abroad.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Typing the code with spaces (always use PAUTKENAXXX, not “PAUTKENA XXX”).
- Confusing Paramount Bank Kenya with other banks in the region with similar names.
- Using the 8-character format when your transfer form specifically requires 11 characters.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Paramount Bank Kenya SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s account name and Paramount Bank account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: PAUTKENA (8-character) or PAUTKENAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the registered address: Sound Plaza Building, Floor 4, Woodvale Grove Street, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Select the transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or KES are common).
- Decide how transfer charges will be handled (sender, receiver, or shared).
- Indicate the payment purpose (e.g., school fees, remittances, business invoices).
- Double-check all details carefully before confirming.
- Save your transfer slip and share the reference with the recipient.
Final checklist
✔ Correct recipient account details
✔ SWIFT code entered accurately (PAUTKENA or PAUTKENAXXX)
✔ Bank address included if required
✔ Purpose of payment stated clearly
✔ Fees arrangement agreed
Using the Paramount Bank Kenya SWIFT code correctly ensures your international transfers are processed securely, accurately, and without delays.
