SWIFT/BIC code BPKOPLPWLDA
BPKOPLPWLDA belongs to Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Lodz, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPKOPLPWLDA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPKOPLPW |
| Branch code | LDA |
| Bank | Pko Bank Polski S.A. |
| Branch | Oddzial Lodz |
| City | Lodz |
| Country | Poland |
How the Pko Bank Polski S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- LDA 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 is behind BIC BPKOPLPWLDA?
BPKOPLPWLDA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Oddzial Lodz, a unit of Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Lodz, Poland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter BPKOPLPWLDA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BPKOPLPWLDA with the recipient before you confirm.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Polish Zloty with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BPKOPLPWLDA mean?
BPKO is the bank code of Pko Bank Polski S.A., PL stands for Poland, PW is the location code and LDA identifies the branch Oddzial Lodz.
How long does a transfer to Pko Bank Polski S.A. take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BPKOPLPWLDA to send euros to Poland?
Poland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BPKOPLPWLDA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.