SWIFT/BIC code BRBKKPP1XXX
BRBKKPP1XXX belongs to Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BRBKKPP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BRBKKPP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pyongyang |
| Country | North Korea |
How the Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BRBK 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
Which bank uses SWIFT code BRBKKPP1XXX?
The code BRBKKPP1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. in Pyongyang, North Korea. Use it when a payment to Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. does not need a specific branch.
Does Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BRBKKPP1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. in North Korea, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BRBKKPP1XXX stand for?
BRBK is the institution code of Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD., KP stands for North Korea, P1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BRBKKPP1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. North Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. in North Korea?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in North Korea with transfer services before you send.
Are BRBKKPP1 and BRBKKPP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BRBKKPP1 is the short version of BRBKKPP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Brilliance Banking Corporation LTD. in Pyongyang.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.