SWIFT/BIC code BPKOPLPWKRD
BPKOPLPWKRD belongs to Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Krakow, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPKOPLPWKRD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPKOPLPW |
| Branch code | KRD |
| Bank | Pko Bank Polski S.A. |
| Branch | Oddzial Krakow |
| City | Krakow |
| Country | Poland |
The way 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.
- KRD 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BPKOPLPWKRD?
BPKOPLPWKRD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oddzial Krakow, part of Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Krakow, Poland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Pko Bank Polski S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Poland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BPKOPLPW instead of BPKOPLPWKRD?
BPKOPLPW points to the main office of Pko Bank Polski S.A., while BPKOPLPWKRD points to Oddzial Krakow. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BPKOPLPWKRD if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BPKOPLPWKRD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPKOPLPWKRD against the details from Pko Bank Polski S.A. before you confirm.
What does each part of BPKOPLPWKRD mean?
BPKO is the institution code of Pko Bank Polski S.A., PL is the ISO code of Poland, PW is the code for the city or region and KRD identifies the department Oddzial Krakow.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.