SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIQBAXXX
BKPAIQBAXXX belongs to Parsian Bank in Baghdad, Iraq.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKPAIQBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKPAIQBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Parsian Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baghdad |
| Country | Iraq |
How the Parsian Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKPA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IQ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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 bank uses SWIFT code BKPAIQBAXXX?
The code BKPAIQBAXXX belongs to the head office of Parsian Bank in Baghdad, Iraq. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Parsian Bank.
Does Parsian Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKPAIQBAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Parsian Bank in Iraq, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Parsian Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iraq with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BKPAIQBA and BKPAIQBAXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BKPAIQBA is the short version of BKPAIQBAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Parsian Bank in Baghdad.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Parsian Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKPAIQBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Iraq is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKPAIQBAXXX mean?
BKPA is the institution code of Parsian Bank, IQ is the ISO code of Iraq, BA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.