SWIFT/BIC code BATSPGA1XXX
BATSPGA1XXX belongs to British American Tobacco (Png) Limited in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BATSPGA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BATSPGA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | British American Tobacco (Png) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Port Moresby |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
The way the British American Tobacco (Png) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BATS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BATSPGA1XXX?
BATSPGA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of British American Tobacco (Png) Limited in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at British American Tobacco (Png) Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to British American Tobacco (Png) Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Papua New Guinea with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BATSPGA1XXX stand for?
BATS is the bank code of British American Tobacco (Png) Limited, PG stands for Papua New Guinea, A1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at British American Tobacco (Png) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BATSPGA1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Papua New Guinea is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Are BATSPGA1 and BATSPGA1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BATSPGA1 is the 8-character version of BATSPGA1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to British American Tobacco (Png) Limited in Port Moresby.
How long does a transfer to British American Tobacco (Png) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.