SWIFT/BIC code BLAEPAPAXXX
BLAEPAPAXXX belongs to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) in Panama City, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BLAEPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BLAEPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama City |
| Country | Panama |
How the Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BLAE 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
Which bank is behind BIC BLAEPAPAXXX?
BLAEPAPAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) in Panama City, Panama. Use it when a payment to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) in Panama?
Many banks add several percent 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.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) in Panama?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BLAEPAPAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Panama uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BLAEPAPAXXX stand for?
BLAE is the bank code of Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex), PA stands for Panama, PA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Are BLAEPAPA and BLAEPAPAXXX the same code?
Yes. BLAEPAPA is the short version of BLAEPAPAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S.A. (Bladex) in Panama City.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.