SWIFT/BIC code ICBKKWKWXXX
ICBKKWKWXXX belongs to ICBC Kuwait Branch in Kuwait, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | ICBC Kuwait Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the ICBC Kuwait Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ICBKKWKWXXX?
ICBKKWKWXXX identifies the head office of ICBC Kuwait Branch in Kuwait, Kuwait. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at ICBC Kuwait Branch.
What happens if I enter ICBKKWKWXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ICBKKWKWXXX against the details from ICBC Kuwait Branch before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at ICBC Kuwait Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKKWKWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ICBKKWKWXXX stand for?
ICBK is the institution code of ICBC Kuwait Branch, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
How long does a transfer to ICBC Kuwait Branch take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to ICBC Kuwait Branch?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kuwait with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.