SWIFT/BIC code COMBKWKWA02

COMBKWKWA02 belongs to Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the in Kuwait, Kuwait.

COMBKWKWA02

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCOMBKWKWA02
8-character codeCOMBKWKW
Branch codeA02
BankCommercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the
BranchAbdullah Al-Salem Street Branch
CityKuwait
CountryKuwait

How the Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

COMB 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.
A02 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 code COMBKWKWA02?

The code COMBKWKWA02 belongs to Abdullah Al-Salem Street Branch, a unit of Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the in Kuwait, Kuwait. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use COMBKWKWA02 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check COMBKWKWA02 with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use COMBKWKW instead of COMBKWKWA02?

COMBKWKW is the head office of Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the, while COMBKWKWA02 points to Abdullah Al-Salem Street Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COMBKWKWA02.

What is the best way to send money to Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the in Kuwait?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kuwait with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in COMBKWKWA02 mean?

COMB is the bank code of Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the location code and A02 is the code of the department Abdullah Al-Salem Street Branch.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Commercial Bank of Kuwait Kpsc,the?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code COMBKWKWA02, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.