SWIFT Code EXIKKRSE — THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA, SEOUL

About SWIFT Code EXIKKRSE — THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA, SEOUL

SWIFT code EXIKKRSE is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA 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 THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA 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 EXIKKRSE

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

When to Use SWIFT Code EXIKKRSE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA account in SEOUL, share SWIFT code EXIKKRSE 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 THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA, SEOUL must provide SWIFT code EXIKKRSE. 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 THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA in SEOUL rely on SWIFT code EXIKKRSE 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 THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA →

How SWIFT Code EXIKKRSE Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code EXIKKRSE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter EXIKKRSE 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 EXIKKRSE directly with THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA's SEOUL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.