SWIFT/BIC code ALGWKWKWXXX
ALGWKWKWXXX belongs to Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll in Shuwaikh, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALGWKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALGWKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shuwaikh |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALGW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code ALGWKWKWXXX?
The code ALGWKWKWXXX belongs to the headquarters of Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll in Shuwaikh, Kuwait. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll.
Does Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALGWKWKWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll in Kuwait, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll in Kuwait?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Kuwait with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use ALGWKWKWXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ALGWKWKWXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is ALGWKWKW and ALGWKWKWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ALGWKWKW is the 8-character version of ALGWKWKWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll in Shuwaikh.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim and Sons Wll?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALGWKWKWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.