SWIFT/BIC code UNBEKWKWXXX
UNBEKWKWXXX belongs to Union National Bank-Kuwait in Kuwait, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNBEKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNBEKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Union National Bank-Kuwait |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
The way the Union National Bank-Kuwait SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNBE 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNBEKWKWXXX?
The code UNBEKWKWXXX belongs to the main office of Union National Bank-Kuwait in Kuwait, Kuwait. It is the code to use when a payment to Union National Bank-Kuwait does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Union National Bank-Kuwait?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kuwait with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter UNBEKWKWXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check UNBEKWKWXXX against the details from Union National Bank-Kuwait before you confirm.
Is UNBEKWKW and UNBEKWKWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. UNBEKWKW is the 8-character version of UNBEKWKWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Union National Bank-Kuwait in Kuwait.
What do the letters in UNBEKWKWXXX mean?
UNBE is the institution code of Union National Bank-Kuwait, KW stands for Kuwait, KW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Union National Bank-Kuwait?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNBEKWKWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Kuwait is not part of SEPA, 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.