SWIFT/BIC code KOPOKRS1XXX
KOPOKRS1XXX belongs to The Korea Post in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KOPOKRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KOPOKRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Korea Post |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
The way the The Korea Post SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KOPO 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 KOPOKRS1XXX?
KOPOKRS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of The Korea Post in Seoul, South Korea. It is the code to use when a payment to The Korea Post does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to The Korea Post?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South Korea with specialist providers before you send.
Are KOPOKRS1 and KOPOKRS1XXX the same code?
Yes. KOPOKRS1 is the short version of KOPOKRS1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to The Korea Post in Seoul.
Does The Korea Post have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KOPOKRS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Korea Post in South Korea, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in KOPOKRS1XXX stand for?
KOPO is the institution code of The Korea Post, KR stands for South Korea, S1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at The Korea Post?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KOPOKRS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.