SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKRSEGUR
BKCHKRSEGUR belongs to Bank of China Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHKRSEGUR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHKRSE |
| Branch code | GUR |
| Bank | Bank of China Seoul Branch |
| Branch | Guro Branch |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
The way the Bank of China Seoul Branch SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SE Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GUR 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHKRSEGUR?
The code BKCHKRSEGUR belongs to Guro Branch, a unit of Bank of China Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Seoul Branch take in South Korea?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of China Seoul Branch in South Korea?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South Korea with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Seoul Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKRSEGUR, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKCHKRSEGUR mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China Seoul Branch, KR is the ISO code of South Korea, SE is the location code and GUR is the code of the branch Guro Branch.
Can I use BKCHKRSE instead of BKCHKRSEGUR?
BKCHKRSE points to the head office of Bank of China Seoul Branch, while BKCHKRSEGUR points to Guro Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHKRSEGUR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.