SWIFT/BIC code WRBAKWKWXXX
WRBAKWKWXXX belongs to Warba Bank in Kuwait, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WRBAKWKWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WRBAKWKW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Warba Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
The way the Warba Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WRBA 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 uses BIC WRBAKWKWXXX?
WRBAKWKWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Warba Bank in Kuwait, Kuwait. Use it when you send money to an account at Warba Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Warba Bank in Kuwait?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kuwait with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in WRBAKWKWXXX stand for?
WRBA is the bank code of Warba Bank, KW is the ISO code of Kuwait, KW is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Warba Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WRBAKWKWXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Warba Bank take in Kuwait?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Warba Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WRBAKWKWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Warba Bank in Kuwait, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.