SWIFT/BIC code BCPAPYPXXXX
BCPAPYPXXXX belongs to Banco Central del Paraguay in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCPAPYPXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCPAPYPX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Central del Paraguay |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Asuncion |
| Country | Paraguay |
How the Banco Central del Paraguay SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PX 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 uses BIC BCPAPYPXXXX?
BCPAPYPXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banco Central del Paraguay in Asuncion, Paraguay. Use it when a payment to Banco Central del Paraguay does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Central del Paraguay in Paraguay?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Paraguay with transfer services before you send.
Does Banco Central del Paraguay have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Central del Paraguay in Paraguay. You can see them all on the bank page.
Are BCPAPYPX and BCPAPYPXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCPAPYPX is the short version of BCPAPYPXXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Banco Central del Paraguay in Asuncion.
What do the letters in BCPAPYPXXXX mean?
BCPA is the bank code of Banco Central del Paraguay, PY stands for Paraguay, PX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Central del Paraguay?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCPAPYPXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Paraguay is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.