SWIFT/BIC code BSCHPAPAXXX

BSCHPAPAXXX belongs to Banco Santander Panama, S..a in Panama, Panama.

BSCHPAPAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBSCHPAPAXXX
8-character codeBSCHPAPA
Branch codeXXX
BankBanco Santander Panama, S..a
BranchHead office
CityPanama
CountryPanama

How the Banco Santander Panama, S..a SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

BSCH 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 uses BIC BSCHPAPAXXX?

The code BSCHPAPAXXX belongs to the main office of Banco Santander Panama, S..a in Panama, Panama. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Santander Panama, S..a.

Does Banco Santander Panama, S..a have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BSCHPAPAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Santander Panama, S..a in Panama, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Santander Panama, S..a?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSCHPAPAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Panama uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of BSCHPAPAXXX stand for?

BSCH is the bank code of Banco Santander Panama, S..a, PA stands for Panama, PA is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander Panama, S..a in Panama?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Panama with transfer services before you send.

Are BSCHPAPA and BSCHPAPAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BSCHPAPA is the 8-character version of BSCHPAPAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banco Santander Panama, S..a in Panama.

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