SWIFT/BIC code CBKUKWKWBOD
CBKUKWKWBOD belongs to Central Bank of Kuwait in Kuwait, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBKUKWKWBOD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBKUKWKW |
| Branch code | BOD |
| Bank | Central Bank of Kuwait |
| Branch | Banking Operations Department - Kwd Only |
| City | Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
The way the Central Bank of Kuwait SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBKU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BOD 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code CBKUKWKWBOD?
The code CBKUKWKWBOD belongs to Banking Operations Department - Kwd Only, a unit of Central Bank of Kuwait in Kuwait, Kuwait. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Central Bank of Kuwait?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Bank of Kuwait?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBKUKWKWBOD, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use CBKUKWKW instead of CBKUKWKWBOD?
CBKUKWKW is the main office of Central Bank of Kuwait, while CBKUKWKWBOD is Banking Operations Department - Kwd Only. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CBKUKWKWBOD if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CBKUKWKWBOD mean?
CBKU is the bank code of Central Bank of Kuwait, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the code for the city or region and BOD identifies the branch Banking Operations Department - Kwd Only.
What happens if I enter CBKUKWKWBOD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CBKUKWKWBOD with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.