SWIFT/BIC code HNWSKRS1XXX

HNWSKRS1XXX belongs to Hanwha Securities Seoul in Seoul, South Korea.

HNWSKRS1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHNWSKRS1XXX
8-character codeHNWSKRS1
Branch codeXXX
BankHanwha Securities Seoul
BranchHead office
CitySeoul
CountrySouth Korea

The way the Hanwha Securities Seoul SWIFT/BIC works

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

HNWS 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

What bank uses SWIFT code HNWSKRS1XXX?

The code HNWSKRS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Hanwha Securities Seoul in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when a payment to Hanwha Securities Seoul does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of HNWSKRS1XXX mean?

HNWS is the bank code of Hanwha Securities Seoul, KR stands for South Korea, S1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Hanwha Securities Seoul?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HNWSKRS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

How long does a transfer to Hanwha Securities Seoul take in South Korea?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Does Hanwha Securities Seoul use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, HNWSKRS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Hanwha Securities Seoul in South Korea, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Are HNWSKRS1 and HNWSKRS1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. HNWSKRS1 is the 8-character version of HNWSKRS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Hanwha Securities Seoul in Seoul.

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