SWIFT/BIC code IBBIWSW1XXX
IBBIWSW1XXX belongs to International Business Bank Corporation LTD. in Apia, Samoa.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IBBIWSW1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IBBIWSW1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | International Business Bank Corporation LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Apia |
| Country | Samoa |
How the International Business Bank Corporation LTD. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IBBI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- WS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- W1 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
What bank uses SWIFT code IBBIWSW1XXX?
The code IBBIWSW1XXX belongs to the head office of International Business Bank Corporation LTD. in Apia, Samoa. It is the code to use when a payment to International Business Bank Corporation LTD. does not need a specific branch.
Is IBBIWSW1 and IBBIWSW1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. IBBIWSW1 is the 8-character version of IBBIWSW1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach International Business Bank Corporation LTD. in Apia.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at International Business Bank Corporation LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IBBIWSW1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Samoa is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in IBBIWSW1XXX mean?
IBBI is the institution code of International Business Bank Corporation LTD., WS is the ISO code of Samoa, W1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to International Business Bank Corporation LTD. take in Samoa?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does International Business Bank Corporation LTD. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IBBIWSW1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for International Business Bank Corporation LTD. in Samoa, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.