SWIFT/BIC code NAPAPAPAXXX
NAPAPAPAXXX belongs to Banco Nacional de Panama in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NAPAPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NAPAPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Nacional de Panama |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
The way the Banco Nacional de Panama SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NAPA 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 is behind SWIFT code NAPAPAPAXXX?
The code NAPAPAPAXXX belongs to the main office of Banco Nacional de Panama in Panama, Panama. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Nacional de Panama does not need a specific branch.
Does Banco Nacional de Panama use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, NAPAPAPAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Nacional de Panama in Panama, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Nacional de Panama?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are NAPAPAPA and NAPAPAPAXXX the same code?
Yes. NAPAPAPA is the 8-character version of NAPAPAPAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banco Nacional de Panama in Panama.
What do the letters in NAPAPAPAXXX mean?
NAPA is the institution code of Banco Nacional de Panama, PA stands for Panama, PA is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Nacional de Panama?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Panama with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.