EQBLRWRW — EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC
EQBLRWRW is the SWIFT/BIC code for EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC in KIGALI, Rwanda — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
EQBLRWRW is the SWIFT/BIC code for EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC in KIGALI, Rwanda. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC |
| Country | Rwanda (RW) |
| Location Code | RW |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code EQBLRWRW belong to?
The SWIFT code EQBLRWRW identifies EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC in KIGALI, Rwanda. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code EQBLRWRW mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of EQBLRWRW are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (EQBL) represent the bank code for EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC; characters 5-6 (RW) indicate the country code for Rwanda; characters 7-8 (RW) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code EQBLRWRW active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) EQBLRWRW is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'RW' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code EQBLRWRW instead of EQBLRWRW?
Yes. The 8-character code EQBLRWRW represents the primary headquarters of EQUITY BANK RWANDA PLC. The 11-character code EQBLRWRW targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to EQBLRWRW (or EQBLRWRWXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to EQBLRWRW?
The physical address registered for EQBLRWRW is: GRAND PENSION PLAZA, FLOOR 1, KN 4 AVE, KIGALI, Rwanda. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).