SWIFT/BIC code PARABRPRXXX
PARABRPRXXX belongs to Parana Banco S.A. in Curitiba, Brazil.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PARABRPRXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PARABRPR |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Parana Banco S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Curitiba |
| Country | Brazil |
How the Parana Banco S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PARA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PR 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 BIC PARABRPRXXX?
PARABRPRXXX identifies the head office of Parana Banco S.A. in Curitiba, Brazil. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Parana Banco S.A..
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Parana Banco S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PARABRPRXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Brazil is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of PARABRPRXXX mean?
PARA is the bank code of Parana Banco S.A., BR stands for Brazil, PR is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use PARABRPRXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PARABRPRXXX against the details from Parana Banco S.A. before sending.
How long does a transfer to Parana Banco S.A. take in Brazil?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Are PARABRPR and PARABRPRXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PARABRPR is the 8-character version of PARABRPRXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Parana Banco S.A. in Curitiba.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.