SWIFT/BIC code BCTBPAPAXXX
BCTBPAPAXXX belongs to Bct Bank International, S.A. in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCTBPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCTBPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bct Bank International, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
How the Bct Bank International, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCTB 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 uses BIC BCTBPAPAXXX?
BCTBPAPAXXX identifies the head office of Bct Bank International, S.A. in Panama, Panama. It is the code to use when a payment to Bct Bank International, S.A. does not need a specific branch.
Does Bct Bank International, S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCTBPAPAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bct Bank International, S.A. in Panama, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter BCTBPAPAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCTBPAPAXXX against the details from Bct Bank International, S.A. before you confirm.
Are BCTBPAPA and BCTBPAPAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCTBPAPA is the short version of BCTBPAPAXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bct Bank International, S.A. in Panama.
What does each part of BCTBPAPAXXX mean?
BCTB is the institution code of Bct Bank International, S.A., PA is the ISO code of Panama, PA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bct Bank International, S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCTBPAPAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Panama uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.