SWIFT/BIC code BOFAKR2XXXX
BOFAKR2XXXX belongs to Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAKR2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAKR2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
How the Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X 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 BOFAKR2XXXX?
BOFAKR2XXXX identifies the main office of Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch in South Korea?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South Korea with specialist providers before you send.
Are BOFAKR2X and BOFAKR2XXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BOFAKR2X is the 8-character version of BOFAKR2XXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch in Seoul.
What do the letters in BOFAKR2XXXX mean?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch, KR stands for South Korea, 2X is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAKR2XXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, N.a. Seoul Branch take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.