SWIFT/BIC code HISOKRS1XXX
HISOKRS1XXX belongs to Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HISOKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HISOKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
The way the Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HISO 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 SWIFT code HISOKRS1XXX?
The code HISOKRS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when a payment to Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use HISOKRS1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HISOKRS1XXX against the details from Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. before sending.
Is HISOKRS1 and HISOKRS1XXX the same code?
Yes. HISOKRS1 is the 8-character version of HISOKRS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. in Seoul.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HISOKRS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of HISOKRS1XXX stand for?
HISO is the institution code of Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD., KR stands for South Korea, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Kb Investment and Securities Co., LTD. in South Korea?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 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.