Find SWIFT Codes in KUWAIT

In order to send a SWIFT payment to KUWAIT it is highly recommended to meet the following recommendations:

• 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.

For the following financial institutions in KUWAIT you can find a list of their correspondent banks with the currencies and nostro accounts. Also you will find an instructions how to track the payments and other useful information which will help you to send/receive a SWIFT funds transfer or investigate a status of existing payment.

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