SWIFT/BIC code PAPIESB1XXX
PAPIESB1XXX belongs to Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a. in Barcelona, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAPIESB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAPIESB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Barcelona |
| Country | Spain |
How the Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAPI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 PAPIESB1XXX?
PAPIESB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a. in Barcelona, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a..
What happens if I use PAPIESB1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PAPIESB1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a. in Spain?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in PAPIESB1XXX mean?
PAPI is the institution code of Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a., ES is the ISO code of Spain, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Are PAPIESB1 and PAPIESB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PAPIESB1 is the short version of PAPIESB1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Primer Banco Ahorro y Prestamo Vivienda Familiar,s.a. in Barcelona.
Do I need PAPIESB1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?
Spain is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PAPIESB1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.