SWIFT Code KYNAKR22ITL — KYONGNAM BANK, SEOUL

About SWIFT Code KYNAKR22ITL — KYONGNAM BANK, SEOUL

SWIFT code KYNAKR22ITL is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KYONGNAM BANK 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 KYONGNAM BANK 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 KYNAKR22ITL

The code KYNAKR22ITL follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KYNAKR22ITL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KYONGNAM BANK account in SEOUL, share SWIFT code KYNAKR22ITL 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 KYONGNAM BANK, SEOUL must provide SWIFT code KYNAKR22ITL. 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 KYONGNAM BANK in SEOUL rely on SWIFT code KYNAKR22ITL 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 KYONGNAM BANK →

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

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

How SWIFT Code KYNAKR22ITL Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KYNAKR22ITL 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 KYONGNAM BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KYONGNAM BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KYNAKR22ITL

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KYNAKR22ITL 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 KYNAKR22ITL directly with KYONGNAM BANK's SEOUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.