SWIFT/BIC code KWABKRSEXXX

KWABKRSEXXX belongs to Kwangju Bank LTD, The in Seoul, South Korea.

KWABKRSEXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeKWABKRSEXXX
8-character codeKWABKRSE
Branch codeXXX
BankKwangju Bank LTD, The
BranchHead office
CitySeoul
CountrySouth Korea

The way the Kwangju Bank LTD, The SWIFT/BIC works

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

KWAB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
KR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
SE 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code KWABKRSEXXX?

KWABKRSEXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Kwangju Bank LTD, The in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when you send money to an account at Kwangju Bank LTD, The.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Kwangju Bank LTD, The?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in South Korea with specialist providers before you send.

Are KWABKRSE and KWABKRSEXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. KWABKRSE is the short version of KWABKRSEXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Kwangju Bank LTD, The in Seoul.

What happens if I enter KWABKRSEXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check KWABKRSEXXX with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of KWABKRSEXXX stand for?

KWAB is the bank code of Kwangju Bank LTD, The, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Kwangju Bank LTD, The?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KWABKRSEXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.