SWIFT/BIC code SHBKKRSECUS
SHBKKRSECUS belongs to Shinhan Bank in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHBKKRSECUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHBKKRSE |
| Branch code | CUS |
| Bank | Shinhan Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
The way the Shinhan Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHBK 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.
- CUS 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 is behind BIC SHBKKRSECUS?
The code SHBKKRSECUS belongs to Shinhan Bank, a unit of Shinhan Bank in Seoul, South Korea. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Shinhan Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Shinhan Bank in South Korea. All of them are listed on the page of Shinhan Bank.
What do the letters in SHBKKRSECUS stand for?
SHBK is the bank code of Shinhan Bank, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the location code and CUS identifies the department Shinhan Bank.
Can I use SHBKKRSE instead of SHBKKRSECUS?
SHBKKRSE points to the main office of Shinhan Bank, while SHBKKRSECUS is Shinhan Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SHBKKRSECUS.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Shinhan Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SHBKKRSECUS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Shinhan Bank take in South Korea?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.