SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKRSEICN
BKCHKRSEICN belongs to Bank of China Seoul Branch in Incheon, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHKRSEICN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHKRSE |
| Branch code | ICN |
| Bank | Bank of China Seoul Branch |
| Branch | Incheon Branch |
| City | Incheon |
| Country | South Korea |
How the Bank of China Seoul Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- ICN 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 uses SWIFT code BKCHKRSEICN?
BKCHKRSEICN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Incheon Branch, a unit of Bank of China Seoul Branch in Incheon, South Korea. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank of China Seoul Branch got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China Seoul Branch in South Korea, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of China Seoul Branch in South Korea?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China Seoul Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKRSEICN, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHKRSE instead of BKCHKRSEICN?
BKCHKRSE points to the head office of Bank of China Seoul Branch, while BKCHKRSEICN points to Incheon Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHKRSEICN if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BKCHKRSEICN mean?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Seoul Branch, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the location code and ICN is the code of the branch Incheon Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.