SWIFT/BIC code SHFBKWK1XXX
SHFBKWK1XXX belongs to Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. in Kuwait, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHFBKWK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHFBKWK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHFB 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SHFBKWK1XXX?
SHFBKWK1XXX identifies the headquarters of Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. in Kuwait, Kuwait. It is the code to use when a payment to Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. does not need a specific branch.
Does Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SHFBKWK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. in Kuwait, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is SHFBKWK1 and SHFBKWK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SHFBKWK1 is the 8-character version of SHFBKWK1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. in Kuwait.
How long does a transfer to Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. take in Kuwait?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Sharq Financial Brokerage Co. in Kuwait?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Kuwait with transfer services before you send.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Sharq Financial Brokerage Co.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SHFBKWK1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.