SWIFT/BIC code PAHAAZ22XXX
PAHAAZ22XXX belongs to Pasha Bank in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAHAAZ22XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAHAAZ22 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pasha Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baku |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
The way the Pasha Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAHA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 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 PAHAAZ22XXX?
PAHAAZ22XXX identifies the main office of Pasha Bank in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Pasha Bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Pasha Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PAHAAZ22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Azerbaijan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of PAHAAZ22XXX mean?
PAHA is the bank code of Pasha Bank, AZ stands for Azerbaijan, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is PAHAAZ22 and PAHAAZ22XXX the same code?
Yes. PAHAAZ22 is the short version of PAHAAZ22XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Pasha Bank in Baku.
How long does a transfer to Pasha Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Pasha Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PAHAAZ22XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Pasha Bank in Azerbaijan, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.