SWIFT codes in South Korea

In order to make international payments to South Korea you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do South Korea SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for South Korea the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - South Korea´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in South Korea

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in South Korea:

SWIFT codes in South Korea

SWIFT Code Bank City
KOEXKRSEFCN KOREA EXCHANGE BANK SEOUL
KOFCKRSE KOREA FINANCE CORPORATION SEOUL KOREA
KOPOKRS1 KOREA POST SEOUL 110-110
KOSFKRS1 KOREA SECURITIES FINANCE CORPORATION (KSFC) SEOUL
KSDCKRSE KOREA SECURITIES DEPOSITORY SEOUL 150 010
KSDCKRSESLB KOREA SECURITIES DEPOSITORY SEOUL
KSGIKRSE SEOUL GUARANTEE INSURANCE COMPANY SEOUL
KTAMKRS1 KTB ASSET MANAGEMENT SEOUL
KWABKRSE THE KWANGJU BANK, LTD. SEOUL
KYNAKR22 KYONGNAM BANK MASAN
KYNAKR22ITL KYONGNAM BANK SEOUL 100
KYOBKRS1 KYOBO SECURITIES CO., LTD. SEOUL
LGCNKRS1 LG CNS CO.,LTD SEOUL
LGDTKRS1 LG DISPLAY SEOUL
LGETKRSE LG ELECTRONICS INC. SEOUL
LOYDKRS1 LLOYDS BANK PLC SEOUL
LUSEKRS1 LUCKY SECURITIES CO. LTD. SEOUL
MACQKRSE MACQUARIE BANK LIMITED, SEOUL BRANCH SEOUL
MALSKRS1 MIRAE ASSET MAPS GLOBAL INVESTMENTS SEOUL
MAONKRS1 MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL INVESTMENTS SEOUL
MAVAKRS1 MIRAE ASSET INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO LTD. SEOUL
MBFKKRS1 MERCEDES-BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES KOREA LTD. SEOUL
MGCOKRS1 MORGAN GRENFELL SEOUL
MHCBKRSE MIZUHO CORPORATE BANK LTD. SEOUL

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