SWIFT/BIC code ICBKPEPLXXX
ICBKPEPLXXX belongs to ICBC Peru Bank in Lima, Peru.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICBKPEPLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICBKPEPL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | ICBC Peru Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lima |
| Country | Peru |
How the ICBC Peru Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PL 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 ICBKPEPLXXX?
The code ICBKPEPLXXX belongs to the head office of ICBC Peru Bank in Lima, Peru. Use it when a payment to ICBC Peru Bank does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use ICBKPEPLXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ICBKPEPLXXX against the details from ICBC Peru Bank before sending.
Is ICBKPEPL and ICBKPEPLXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ICBKPEPL is the short version of ICBKPEPLXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to ICBC Peru Bank in Lima.
What do the letters in ICBKPEPLXXX mean?
ICBK is the institution code of ICBC Peru Bank, PE stands for Peru, PL is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at ICBC Peru Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICBKPEPLXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Peru uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to ICBC Peru Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.