UBA Kenya SWIFT code is the international identifier for UBA Kenya Bank Limited, used to process cross-border money transfers. The 8-character version is UNAFKENA, while the extended 11-character format is UNAFKENAXXX. Sometimes it may appear as UNAFKENA XXX, but the correct format is always UNAFKENAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
UBA Kenya Bank Limited, Appollo Plaza, Vale Close, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four parts:
- UNAF → bank code (UBA – United Bank for Africa)
- KE → country code (Kenya)
- NA → location code (Nairobi)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this breakdown, UNAFKENA identifies UBA Kenya in Nairobi. Adding XXX completes it into the 11-character head-office SWIFT code: UNAFKENAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: UNAFKENA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: UNAFKENAXXX
- Bank: UBA Kenya Bank Limited
- Address: Appollo Plaza, Vale Close, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- Usage: International transfers to or from UBA Kenya accounts
When to use it
Use the UBA Kenya SWIFT code when sending funds internationally to a UBA Kenya account or receiving money from abroad.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing the SWIFT code with spaces (always use UNAFKENAXXX, not “UNAFKENA XXX”).
- Confusing UBA Kenya’s SWIFT code with UBA branches in other African countries.
- Using the 8-character code when the transfer form specifically requires the 11-character format.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with UBA Kenya SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s full account name and UBA Kenya account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: UNAFKENA (8-character) or UNAFKENAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the bank’s registered address: Appollo Plaza, Vale Close, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Choose your transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or KES).
- Decide how fees will be handled (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Clearly indicate the purpose of the transfer (e.g., tuition, remittance, invoice).
- Double-check every detail before submission.
- Save your confirmation slip and provide the transfer reference to the recipient.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient account details accurate
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (UNAFKENA or UNAFKENAXXX)
✔ Bank address included if required
✔ Purpose of payment clearly stated
✔ Fees arrangement agreed
By using the UBA Kenya SWIFT code correctly, you ensure that international transfers are secure, fast, and free from unnecessary delays.
