SWIFT/BIC code BOKRKRSEXXX
BOKRKRSEXXX belongs to Bank of Korea, The in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOKRKRSEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOKRKRSE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Korea, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
How the Bank of Korea, The SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOKR 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.
- 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 institution is behind BIC BOKRKRSEXXX?
BOKRKRSEXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Korea, The in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank of Korea, The.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Korea, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOKRKRSEXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does Bank of Korea, The use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BOKRKRSEXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bank of Korea, The in South Korea, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BOKRKRSEXXX stand for?
BOKR is the bank code of Bank of Korea, The, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use BOKRKRSEXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOKRKRSEXXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Korea, The in South Korea?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.