SWIFT/BIC code BPKOPLPWWAA
BPKOPLPWWAA belongs to Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Warszawa, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPKOPLPWWAA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPKOPLPW |
| Branch code | WAA |
| Bank | Pko Bank Polski S.A. |
| Branch | Oddzial Warszawa |
| City | Warszawa |
| 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.
- WAA 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 BIC BPKOPLPWWAA?
BPKOPLPWWAA identifies Oddzial Warszawa, a branch or department of Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Warszawa, Poland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BPKOPLPW instead of BPKOPLPWWAA?
BPKOPLPW points to the head office of Pko Bank Polski S.A., while BPKOPLPWWAA points to Oddzial Warszawa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BPKOPLPWWAA.
What happens if I use BPKOPLPWWAA incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BPKOPLPWWAA against the details from Pko Bank Polski S.A. before you confirm.
Has Pko Bank Polski S.A. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Pko Bank Polski S.A. in Poland. All of them are listed on the page of Pko Bank Polski S.A..
What does each part of BPKOPLPWWAA stand for?
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 WAA is the code of the department Oddzial Warszawa.
Do I need BPKOPLPWWAA for a euro transfer to Poland?
Poland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BPKOPLPWWAA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.