SWIFT Code BKRBAFKA — BAKHTAR BANK, KABUL

About SWIFT Code BKRBAFKA — BAKHTAR BANK, KABUL

SWIFT code BKRBAFKA is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BAKHTAR BANK in KABUL, Afghanistan. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BAKHTAR BANK for all outward international remittances from KABUL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKRBAFKA

The code BKRBAFKA follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKRBAFKA

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BAKHTAR BANK account in KABUL, share SWIFT code BKRBAFKA with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BAKHTAR BANK, KABUL must provide SWIFT code BKRBAFKA. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BAKHTAR BANK in KABUL rely on SWIFT code BKRBAFKA for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BAKHTAR BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BAKHTAR BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BAKHTAR BANK →

How SWIFT Code BKRBAFKA Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKRBAFKA and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BAKHTAR BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BAKHTAR BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKRBAFKA

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKRBAFKA uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KABUL only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Afghanistan.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BKRBAFKA directly with BAKHTAR BANK's KABUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.