SWIFT/BIC code BECXKWKWXXX
BECXKWKWXXX belongs to Bahrain Exchange Company Wll in Safat, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BECXKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BECXKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bahrain Exchange Company Wll |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Safat |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the Bahrain Exchange Company Wll SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BECX 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
Which bank is behind BIC BECXKWKWXXX?
BECXKWKWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bahrain Exchange Company Wll in Safat, Kuwait. Use it when you send money to an account at Bahrain Exchange Company Wll.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bahrain Exchange Company Wll?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BECXKWKWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is BECXKWKW and BECXKWKWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BECXKWKW is the short version of BECXKWKWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bahrain Exchange Company Wll in Safat.
What does each part of BECXKWKWXXX mean?
BECX is the bank code of Bahrain Exchange Company Wll, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Bahrain Exchange Company Wll have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BECXKWKWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bahrain Exchange Company Wll in Kuwait, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Bahrain Exchange Company Wll take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.