SWIFT/BIC code BATSKRS1XXX
BATSKRS1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco Korea in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco Korea |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
How the British American Tobacco Korea SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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
Which institution uses BIC BATSKRS1XXX?
The code BATSKRS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of British American Tobacco Korea in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when a payment to British American Tobacco Korea does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BATSKRS1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BATSKRS1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are BATSKRS1 and BATSKRS1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BATSKRS1 is the 8-character version of BATSKRS1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach British American Tobacco Korea in Seoul.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at British American Tobacco Korea?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSKRS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BATSKRS1XXX stand for?
BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco Korea, KR is the ISO code of South Korea, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco Korea take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.