KW · Official SWIFT record

Kuwait IBAN registry

The official SWIFT registry entry for Kuwait: IBAN structure, length, BBAN format and bank identifier pattern.

NOT A SEPA MEMBER View banks in Kuwait
IBAN structure
KW2!n4!a22!c
IBAN length
30 characters
BBAN structure
4!a22!c
Effective date
Jan-11
Full registry entry

Every field on file for Kuwait

Sourced directly from the SWIFT Public Registry, unedited.

Name of country
Kuwait
IBAN prefix country code (ISO 3166)
KW
Country code includes other countries/territories
N/A
SEPA country
No
SEPA country also includes
N/A
Domestic account number example
1234560101
BBAN structure
4!a22!c
BBAN length
26
Bank identifier position within the BBAN
1-4
Bank identifier pattern
4!a
Bank identifier example
CBKU
BBAN example
CBKU0000000000001234560101
IBAN structure
KW2!n4!a22!c
IBAN length
30
Effective date
Jan-11
IBAN electronic format example
KW81CBKU0000000000001234560101
IBAN print format example
KW81 CBKU 0000 0000 0000 1234 5601 01
Organisation
Central Bank of Kuwait
Department
Information Tech logy and Banking Operations Sector
Street Address
P.O. Box 526 Safat
City / Postcode
13006 Safat
Department (generic) Email
[email protected]
Name
Alkheshnam
First Name
Esam
Title
ITSPD Manager
Email
[email protected]
Tel
+ 965 22972938
Last update date
Aug-16
FAQ

Common questions about Kuwait's IBAN

What does the Kuwait IBAN structure code mean?

The structure code "KW2!n4!a22!c" describes the exact sequence of letters and digits in a Kuwait IBAN, as defined by SWIFT.

Is Kuwait a SEPA member?

Kuwait is not listed as a SEPA member in the SWIFT registry.

Where can I see banks in Kuwait?

Browse the bank directory for Kuwait to find institutions and their BIC and branch details.