SWIFT/BIC code KIWSKRS1XXX
KIWSKRS1XXX belongs to Kiwoom Securities in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KIWSKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KIWSKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kiwoom Securities |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
How the Kiwoom Securities SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KIWS 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/BIC code KIWSKRS1XXX?
KIWSKRS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Kiwoom Securities in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when you send money to an account at Kiwoom Securities.
How long does a transfer to Kiwoom Securities take in South Korea?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Kiwoom Securities?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code KIWSKRS1XXX, 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.
What do the letters in KIWSKRS1XXX stand for?
KIWS is the bank code of Kiwoom Securities, KR is the ISO code of South Korea, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Kiwoom Securities in South Korea?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in South Korea with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Kiwoom Securities use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KIWSKRS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kiwoom Securities in South Korea, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.