SWIFT/BIC code BPPSKRS1XXX
BPPSKRS1XXX belongs to BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPPSKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPPSKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
How the BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPPS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 SWIFT/BIC code BPPSKRS1XXX?
BPPSKRS1XXX identifies the head office of BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when a payment to BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. does not need a specific branch.
Does BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BPPSKRS1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. in South Korea, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. in South Korea?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in South Korea with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BPPSKRS1 and BPPSKRS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BPPSKRS1 is the 8-character version of BPPSKRS1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD. in Seoul.
What do the letters in BPPSKRS1XXX stand for?
BPPS is the institution code of BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD., KR stands for South Korea, S1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at BNP Paribas Securities Korea Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BPPSKRS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.