SWIFT/BIC code SACBKWK1XXX
SACBKWK1XXX belongs to Savings and Credit Bank in Safat, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SACBKWK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SACBKWK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Savings and Credit Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Safat |
| Country | Kuwait |
The way the Savings and Credit Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SACB 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 uses BIC SACBKWK1XXX?
SACBKWK1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Savings and Credit Bank in Safat, Kuwait. Use it when you send money to an account at Savings and Credit Bank.
Is SACBKWK1 and SACBKWK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SACBKWK1 is the 8-character version of SACBKWK1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Savings and Credit Bank in Safat.
What is the best way to send money to Savings and Credit Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Kuwait with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Savings and Credit Bank in Kuwait?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Savings and Credit Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SACBKWK1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SACBKWK1XXX stand for?
SACB is the bank code of Savings and Credit Bank, KW is the ISO code of Kuwait, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.