SWIFT/BIC code KIICKWK1XXX
KIICKWK1XXX belongs to Kuwait India International Exchange Company in Safat, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KIICKWK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KIICKWK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kuwait India International Exchange Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Safat |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the Kuwait India International Exchange Company SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KIIC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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 is behind BIC KIICKWK1XXX?
KIICKWK1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Kuwait India International Exchange Company in Safat, Kuwait. It is the code to use when a payment to Kuwait India International Exchange Company does not need a specific branch.
Is KIICKWK1 and KIICKWK1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. KIICKWK1 is the 8-character version of KIICKWK1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Kuwait India International Exchange Company in Safat.
What does each part of KIICKWK1XXX mean?
KIIC is the institution code of Kuwait India International Exchange Company, KW stands for Kuwait, K1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Kuwait India International Exchange Company?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KIICKWK1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Kuwait India International Exchange Company use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KIICKWK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kuwait India International Exchange Company in Kuwait, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Kuwait India International Exchange Company take in Kuwait?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.