SWIFT/BIC code SMBCKRSEXXX
SMBCKRSEXXX belongs to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Seoul, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBCKRSEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBCKRSE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
The way the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBC 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.
- 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 SMBCKRSEXXX?
SMBCKRSEXXX identifies the headquarters of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when you send money to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Is SMBCKRSE and SMBCKRSEXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SMBCKRSE is the 8-character version of SMBCKRSEXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Seoul.
How long does it take to send money to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SMBCKRSEXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in South Korea, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMBCKRSEXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of SMBCKRSEXXX stand for?
SMBC is the bank code of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.