SWIFT Code BICDCDKI — FBNBANK DRC SA, KINSHASA

About SWIFT Code BICDCDKI — FBNBANK DRC SA, KINSHASA

SWIFT code BICDCDKI is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FBNBANK DRC SA in KINSHASA, Congo, Democratic Republic. 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 FBNBANK DRC SA for all outward international remittances from KINSHASA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BICDCDKI

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

When to Use SWIFT Code BICDCDKI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FBNBANK DRC SA account in KINSHASA, share SWIFT code BICDCDKI 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 FBNBANK DRC SA, KINSHASA must provide SWIFT code BICDCDKI. 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 FBNBANK DRC SA in KINSHASA rely on SWIFT code BICDCDKI 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 FBNBANK DRC SA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FBNBANK DRC SA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FBNBANK DRC SA →

How SWIFT Code BICDCDKI Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BICDCDKI 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 FBNBANK DRC SA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FBNBANK DRC SA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BICDCDKI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BICDCDKI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KINSHASA 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 Congo, Democratic Republic.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BICDCDKI directly with FBNBANK DRC SA's KINSHASA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.