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SWIFT/BIC code BPKOPLPWKAB

BPKOPLPWKAB belongs to Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Katowice, Poland.

BPKOPLPWKAB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBPKOPLPWKAB
8-character codeBPKOPLPW
Branch codeKAB
BankPko Bank Polski S.A.
BranchOddzial Katowice
CityKatowice
CountryPoland

How the Pko Bank Polski S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BPKO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
PL Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
PW Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
KAB 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 branch uses SWIFT code BPKOPLPWKAB?

BPKOPLPWKAB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oddzial Katowice, a unit of Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Katowice, Poland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Pko Bank Polski S.A. take in Poland?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need BPKOPLPWKAB to send euros to Poland?

Poland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BPKOPLPWKAB.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Poland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Polish Zloty with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in BPKOPLPWKAB mean?

BPKO is the institution code of Pko Bank Polski S.A., PL stands for Poland, PW is the code for the city or region and KAB is the code of the department Oddzial Katowice.

Can I use BPKOPLPW instead of BPKOPLPWKAB?

BPKOPLPW points to the head office of Pko Bank Polski S.A., while BPKOPLPWKAB is Oddzial Katowice. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPKOPLPWKAB.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.