SWIFT/BIC code UIAWKWKWXXX
UIAWKWKWXXX belongs to United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l in Shuwaikh, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UIAWKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UIAWKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Shuwaikh |
| Country | Kuwait |
The way the United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UIAW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KW 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code UIAWKWKWXXX?
The code UIAWKWKWXXX belongs to the headquarters of United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l in Shuwaikh, Kuwait. Use it when a payment to United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l take in Kuwait?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are UIAWKWKW and UIAWKWKWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UIAWKWKW is the short version of UIAWKWKWXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l in Shuwaikh.
What does each part of UIAWKWKWXXX mean?
UIAW is the bank code of United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UIAWKWKWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Does United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UIAWKWKWXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for United International Aviation Services Co. W.l.l in Kuwait, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.