SWIFT/BIC code BCCEPAPAXXX
BCCEPAPAXXX belongs to Banco Lafise Panama in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCCEPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCCEPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Lafise Panama |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
The way the Banco Lafise Panama SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCCE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCCEPAPAXXX?
BCCEPAPAXXX identifies the head office of Banco Lafise Panama in Panama, Panama. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Lafise Panama.
How long does a transfer to Banco Lafise Panama take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Lafise Panama?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCCEPAPAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Panama uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BCCEPAPAXXX stand for?
BCCE is the bank code of Banco Lafise Panama, PA stands for Panama, PA is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Lafise Panama?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Panama with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BCCEPAPAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCCEPAPAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.