SWIFT/BIC code NICKKWKWXXX
NICKKWKWXXX belongs to National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed) in Safat, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NICKKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NICKKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Safat |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NICK 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 BIC NICKKWKWXXX?
NICKKWKWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed) in Safat, Kuwait. Use it when you send money to an account at National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed).
What do I need to send money to an account at National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code NICKKWKWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in NICKKWKWXXX stand for?
NICK is the institution code of National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed), KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kuwait with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed) in Kuwait?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Is NICKKWKW and NICKKWKWXXX the same code?
Yes. NICKKWKW is the short version of NICKKWKWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach National Investments Company K.s.c. (Closed) in Safat.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.