SWIFT/BIC code PBBELALAXXX
PBBELALAXXX belongs to Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. in Vientiane, Laos.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBBELALAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBBELALA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
The way the Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBBE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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/BIC code PBBELALAXXX?
The code PBBELALAXXX belongs to the head office of Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. in Vientiane, Laos. It is the code to use when a payment to Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. does not need a specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PBBELALAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Laos is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of PBBELALAXXX stand for?
PBBE is the institution code of Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r., LA is the ISO code of Laos, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PBBELALAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r. in Laos, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Public Bank, Vientiane Branch, Lao P.d.r.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Laos with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.