SWIFT/BIC code PBBEMYKLXXX
PBBEMYKLXXX belongs to Public Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBBEMYKLXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBBEMYKL |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Public Bank Berhad |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | Malaysia |
How the Public Bank Berhad 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.
- MY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KL 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 code PBBEMYKLXXX?
PBBEMYKLXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Public Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the code to use when a payment to Public Bank Berhad does not need a specific branch.
Does Public Bank Berhad have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PBBEMYKLXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Public Bank Berhad in Malaysia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are PBBEMYKL and PBBEMYKLXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PBBEMYKL is the 8-character version of PBBEMYKLXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Public Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur.
What do the letters in PBBEMYKLXXX mean?
PBBE is the institution code of Public Bank Berhad, MY is the ISO code of Malaysia, KL is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Public Bank Berhad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PBBEMYKLXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Malaysia uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Public Bank Berhad?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.