SWIFT/BIC code HESTKRS1XXX
HESTKRS1XXX belongs to Heungkuk Securities in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HESTKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HESTKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Heungkuk Securities |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
The way the Heungkuk Securities SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HEST 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 institution uses BIC HESTKRS1XXX?
HESTKRS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Heungkuk Securities in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Heungkuk Securities.
Are HESTKRS1 and HESTKRS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HESTKRS1 is the 8-character version of HESTKRS1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Heungkuk Securities in Seoul.
What does each part of HESTKRS1XXX stand for?
HEST is the institution code of Heungkuk Securities, KR is the ISO code of South Korea, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Heungkuk Securities?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HESTKRS1XXX, 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.
Does Heungkuk Securities use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HESTKRS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Heungkuk Securities in South Korea, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Heungkuk Securities take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.