SWIFT/BIC code PBCLVUVVXXX

PBCLVUVVXXX belongs to Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

PBCLVUVVXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBCLVUVVXXX
8-character codePBCLVUVV
Branch codeXXX
BankProsperity Banking Corporation Limited
BranchHead office
CityPort Vila
CountryVanuatu

How the Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PBCL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
VU Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
VV 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PBCLVUVVXXX?

PBCLVUVVXXX identifies the head office of Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited in Port Vila, Vanuatu. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited in Vanuatu?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Vanuatu with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, PBCLVUVVXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited in Vanuatu, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter PBCLVUVVXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBCLVUVVXXX with the recipient before sending.

Are PBCLVUVV and PBCLVUVVXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. PBCLVUVV is the short version of PBCLVUVVXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited in Port Vila.

How long does it take to send money to Prosperity Banking Corporation Limited?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.