SWIFT/BIC code FTBDKPP1XXX
FTBDKPP1XXX belongs to Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea in Pyongyang, North Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FTBDKPP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FTBDKPP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pyongyang |
| Country | North Korea |
How the Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FTBD 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code FTBDKPP1XXX?
FTBDKPP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea in Pyongyang, North Korea. Use it when you send money to an account at Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea.
Are FTBDKPP1 and FTBDKPP1XXX the same code?
Yes. FTBDKPP1 is the 8-character version of FTBDKPP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea in Pyongyang.
What does each part of FTBDKPP1XXX stand for?
FTBD is the institution code of Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea, KP is the ISO code of North Korea, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter FTBDKPP1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FTBDKPP1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FTBDKPP1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. North Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Foreign Trade Bank of The D.p.r. of Korea take in North Korea?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.