SWIFT Code KITNKRS1 — KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO, SEOUL

About SWIFT Code KITNKRS1 — KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO, SEOUL

SWIFT code KITNKRS1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO in SEOUL, 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 KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO for all outward international remittances from SEOUL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KITNKRS1

The code KITNKRS1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KITNKRS1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO account in SEOUL, share SWIFT code KITNKRS1 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 KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO, SEOUL must provide SWIFT code KITNKRS1. 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 KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO in SEOUL rely on SWIFT code KITNKRS1 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 KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO →

How SWIFT Code KITNKRS1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KITNKRS1 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 KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KITNKRS1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KITNKRS1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SEOUL 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 KITNKRS1 directly with KOREA INVESTMENT TRUST MANAGEMENT CO's SEOUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.