SWIFT/BIC code COLNPAP1XXX
COLNPAP1XXX belongs to Colabanco in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COLNPAP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COLNPAP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Colabanco |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
The way the Colabanco SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COLN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 institution is behind SWIFT code COLNPAP1XXX?
COLNPAP1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Colabanco in Panama, Panama. It is the code to use when a payment to Colabanco does not need a specific branch.
Does Colabanco have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – COLNPAP1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Colabanco in Panama, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in COLNPAP1XXX stand for?
COLN is the bank code of Colabanco, PA stands for Panama, P1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Colabanco?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COLNPAP1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Panama is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Colabanco take in Panama?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are COLNPAP1 and COLNPAP1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. COLNPAP1 is the 8-character version of COLNPAP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Colabanco in Panama.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.