Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. SWIFT/BIC code

KECEUS41 – the SWIFT/BIC code of Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.

Whether you are given KECEUS41 or KECEUS41XXX, you are looking at the same identifier for Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. in United States. A BIC has a single purpose: it makes sure that a cross-border transfer reaches the right bank. In practice you mostly come across it on international invoices, in payment forms and in the bank details that Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. provides.

Further down you will find the practical questions: money coming in from abroad, sending money abroad and how to verify a SWIFT code before you confirm a payment. Keep in mind that the BIC only identifies the bank, not the account: the IBAN or account number does that part.

Tracking a transfer to or from Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.

How quickly a payment arrives at Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. depends on several factors: the currency, the number of banks in between, cut-off times and differences in time zone. Bank holidays in either country add extra days to the journey. Occasionally a bank asks about the purpose of a payment before releasing it.

When a payment takes longer than expected, contact your bank about the status. Keep the payment confirmation until the money has arrived.

Only the sending bank is able to start an official trace or a recall – the recipient’s bank often cannot see a payment that has not arrived. On the receiving end, you can check your statements for a slightly lower amount.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

We collect SWIFT/BIC codes from publicly available data and check our list regularly. Banks reorganise, change names and change codes. Counts and locations come from our directory and may differ from what Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. publishes.

Treat this page as a reference, rather than as the last word. GoldexPay is not affiliated with Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Should you notice something that is out of date, we appreciate a message via the contact page.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Stay alert when someone suddenly wants you to send money to another account abroad. That KECEUS41 is a real code does not mean that the account is genuine – fraudsters use real bank codes as well.

Do not trust a phone number from the same email that announces the change. Be suspicious of time pressure, unusual wording or an email address that differs by one letter. If a payment has already gone to the wrong account, contact your bank immediately: the sooner they act, the better the chance of a recall.

Fraud can also target the receiver. Someone sends more than agreed and wants you to refund the difference. A payment confirmation from the sender is no proof.

Why Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. has an 8- and an 11-character code

Every SWIFT/BIC code starts with an 8-character core: a four-letter bank code, two letters for the country and two characters for the location. Combined, these eight characters form KECEUS41, the code most people search for.

The 11-character version adds three more characters that identify a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, the code points to the head office, which is why KECEUS41XXX and KECEUS41 lead to the same place.

Enter the code as one block, in upper case and without separators. Watch for O versus 0 or the letter I and the digit 1; they are easy to mix up.

Head office or branch code at Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.?

Our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Kennedy Capital Management, Inc., spread over 1 cities. Next to the head office code KECEUS41XXX, there are codes for individual branches and departments.

For the vast majority of incoming transfers, the head office code KECEUS41XXX works fine. Just use a branch code when the recipient explicitly asks for it, for example on a letter or invoice.

When in doubt, check with the recipient for the exact BIC in their bank details. Branch codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise.

Paying into Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. in USD

Accounts at Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. are usually held in USD, the local currency. When you pay another currency has to be converted at some point: by your bank, an intermediary or Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. itself. Every conversion eats into the amount.

Who converts the money makes a difference: every bank has its own margin. Check how much USD the recipient gets with different services.

The USD rate fluctuates constantly and quotes are often valid only for a short time. For regular payments, a slightly better rate add up over a year.

Getting paid from abroad into a Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. account

When you expect a payment from another country, give the sender everything they need in one go. That means: your full name as registered with Kennedy Capital Management, Inc., your IBAN or account number, the BIC KECEUS41XXX and sometimes your postal address.

The sender’s bank may request the bank address of Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.. A typo in the IBAN is harder to fix than you might think; copy them from your banking app rather than typing.

Expect that the amount credited is below the amount on the sender’s receipt. Fees for incoming transfers differ from bank to bank – the price list of Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. tells you what applies. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees, especially for larger amounts.

Verifying the SWIFT code of Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.

Ask the recipient to send you the account details directly from their online banking. When the code you were given does not match KECEUS41 or KECEUS41XXX, stop and ask.

With a wrong code, the payment may get stuck, bounce back or cost extra. Remember the account number: an error there can be harder to undo than a wrong code.

Most online banking apps check the format of an IBAN, but that does not prove the account belongs to the right person. Where available, a payee name check on the recipient gives an extra layer of safety. For a first payment, many people start with a small test amount and wait for confirmation.

International transfers from Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.: the real cost

An international bank payment costs rather more than the listed fee. You pay the fee for the transfer itself, possibly fees charged by intermediary banks along the way and, most importantly, the exchange rate markup if the currency changes.

Many banks rarely list the margin on the rate as a cost – you only notice it if you compare. An easy check: set the bank’s rate against the mid-market rate for the same moment and work out the difference on your amount.

Specialised transfer providers frequently use a rate near the mid-market rate. On GoldexPay we compare what recipients receive with different providers, so you can pick the cheapest route. Choosing a specialist does not mean closing your account at Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.: you simply pay the service from your account.