SWIFT/BIC code SHBKKZKAXXX
SHBKKZKAXXX belongs to Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHBKKZKAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHBKKZKA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Almaty |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
The way the Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA 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 SHBKKZKAXXX?
SHBKKZKAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is the code to use when a payment to Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC in Kazakhstan?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Kazakhstan with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SHBKKZKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC in Kazakhstan, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of SHBKKZKAXXX stand for?
SHBK is the bank code of Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC, KZ stands for Kazakhstan, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SHBKKZKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kazakhstan is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Are SHBKKZKA and SHBKKZKAXXX the same code?
Yes. SHBKKZKA is the short version of SHBKKZKAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan JSC in Almaty.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.