What is the SWIFT/BIC code format used in Kuwait?

Every bank, EMI and PSP in Kuwait that sends international payments has an 8 or 11 character SWIFT/BIC code. Ohmyfin lists 81 institutions in Kuwait with an assigned BIC. You can verify any of them on this page or through the Ohmyfin API.

Is IBAN mandatory in Kuwait?

Yes. IBAN is required for bank accounts in Kuwait. The local IBAN follows the format KW2!n4!a22!c.

What currency is used in Kuwait?

Kuwait uses KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar).

Kuwait: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

Browse banks, EMIs, PSPs and other organizations in Kuwait that hold a SWIFT/BIC code. See correspondent banking data and review the country's payment requirements.

Currency

KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar)

IBAN

Mandatory (KW2!n4!a22!c)

Cross-border payments and banking in Kuwait:

Ensure all required bank information is obtained from the Beneficiary, such as SWIFT BIC, IBAN, and beneficiary bank address.
Non-residents can hold both local and foreign currency accounts in Kuwait.
There are no foreign exchange controls in Kuwait.
For Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address. Initials can delay funds receipt.
For Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address. Initials may delay fund receipt.
Beneficiary IBAN must be included in the payment instructions.
Include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier, full name, and address of the beneficiary bank.
No bank clearing codes in Kuwait for cross-border payments; SWIFT BIC is crucial for routing payments.
Provide the purpose of payment as recommended (SWIFT MT103 F70).
Note that markets are closed on Fridays in Kuwait.

Cross-border invoice requirements for Kuwait E-invoicing rules, tax IDs, mandatory fields and invoice language for invoices issued in Kuwait.

SWIFT/BIC code holders in Kuwait (81)

Banks, EMIs, PSPs and other organizations with an assigned BIC. Click any entry for SWIFT/BIC details, correspondent banking data and supported currencies.

NFICKWKW NOOR FINANCIAL INVESTMENT COMPANY OMANKWKW OMAN EXCHANGE CO. WLL PIPCKWKW PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES COMPANY K.S.C. PISUKWKW PUBLIC INSTITUTION FOR SOCIAL, SECURITY,THE QNBAKWKW QATAR NATIONAL BANK SACBKWK1 SAVINGS AND CREDIT BANK IBKUKWKW THE INDUSTRIAL BANK OF KUWAIT KSC SEKCKWKW THE SHARED ELECTRONIC BANKING SERVICES, CO . KSCC WRBAKWKW WARBA BANK WFBMKWKW WATANI FINANCIAL BROKERAGE COMPANY, K.S.C.C ALGWKWKW YUSUF AHMED ALGHANIM AND SONS WLL

Kuwait: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

SWIFT/BIC code holders in Kuwait (81)

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