SWIFT/BIC code WAREKRS1XXX

WAREKRS1XXX belongs to UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea.

WAREKRS1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWAREKRS1XXX
8-character codeWAREKRS1
Branch codeXXX
BankUBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch
BranchHead office
CitySeoul
CountrySouth Korea

How the UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

WARE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
KR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
S1 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 WAREKRS1XXX?

WAREKRS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch in Seoul, South Korea. Use it when a payment to UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch does not need a specific branch.

What do I need to send money to an account at UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code WAREKRS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in WAREKRS1XXX mean?

WARE is the bank code of UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch, KR stands for South Korea, S1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What happens if I enter WAREKRS1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WAREKRS1XXX with the recipient before sending.

Is WAREKRS1 and WAREKRS1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. WAREKRS1 is the short version of WAREKRS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch in Seoul.

How long does it take to send money to UBS Securities Pte. LTD. Seoul Branch in South Korea?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.