SWIFT/BIC code BOELKPP1XXX
BOELKPP1XXX belongs to Bank of East Land, Pyongyang in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOELKPP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOELKPP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of East Land, Pyongyang |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pyongyang |
| Country | North Korea |
The way the Bank of East Land, Pyongyang SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOEL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KP Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 BIC BOELKPP1XXX?
The code BOELKPP1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Bank of East Land, Pyongyang in Pyongyang, North Korea. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of East Land, Pyongyang does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of East Land, Pyongyang in North Korea?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in North Korea with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of East Land, Pyongyang?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOELKPP1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. North Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BOELKPP1XXX stand for?
BOEL is the bank code of Bank of East Land, Pyongyang, KP is the ISO code of North Korea, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter BOELKPP1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOELKPP1XXX against the details from Bank of East Land, Pyongyang before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bank of East Land, Pyongyang take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of 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.