SWIFT Code JEONKRS1022 — JEONBUK BANK, JEONJU

About SWIFT Code JEONKRS1022 — JEONBUK BANK, JEONJU

SWIFT code JEONKRS1022 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for JEONBUK BANK in JEONJU, South Korea. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by JEONBUK BANK for all outward international remittances from JEONJU. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code JEONKRS1022

The code JEONKRS1022 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code JEONKRS1022

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your JEONBUK BANK account in JEONJU, share SWIFT code JEONKRS1022 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at JEONBUK BANK, JEONJU must provide SWIFT code JEONKRS1022. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using JEONBUK BANK in JEONJU rely on SWIFT code JEONKRS1022 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for JEONBUK BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for JEONBUK BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for JEONBUK BANK →

How SWIFT Code JEONKRS1022 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code JEONKRS1022 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to JEONBUK BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: JEONBUK BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code JEONKRS1022

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter JEONKRS1022 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for JEONJU only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within South Korea.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm JEONKRS1022 directly with JEONBUK BANK's JEONJU branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.