SWIFT/BIC code XKUWKWK1XXX
XKUWKWK1XXX belongs to Kuwait Stock Exchange in Safat, Kuwait.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XKUWKWK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XKUWKWK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kuwait Stock Exchange |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Safat |
| Country | Kuwait |
How the Kuwait Stock Exchange SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XKUW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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/BIC code XKUWKWK1XXX?
XKUWKWK1XXX identifies the main office of Kuwait Stock Exchange in Safat, Kuwait. Use it when a payment to Kuwait Stock Exchange does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kuwait Stock Exchange in Kuwait?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Kuwait with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter XKUWKWK1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check XKUWKWK1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Kuwait Stock Exchange use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – XKUWKWK1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kuwait Stock Exchange in Kuwait, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are XKUWKWK1 and XKUWKWK1XXX the same code?
Yes. XKUWKWK1 is the short version of XKUWKWK1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Kuwait Stock Exchange in Safat.
What do I need to send money to an account at Kuwait Stock Exchange?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code XKUWKWK1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Kuwait uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.