SWIFT/BIC code PBSMSOSMXXX
PBSMSOSMXXX belongs to Premier Bank Limited in Mogadiscio, Somalia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBSMSOSMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBSMSOSM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Premier Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Mogadiscio |
| Country | Somalia |
How the Premier Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBSM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SM 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 institution is behind BIC PBSMSOSMXXX?
PBSMSOSMXXX identifies the headquarters of Premier Bank Limited in Mogadiscio, Somalia. Use it when you send money to an account at Premier Bank Limited.
What happens if I use PBSMSOSMXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PBSMSOSMXXX against the details from Premier Bank Limited before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Premier Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Somalia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Premier Bank Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PBSMSOSMXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Premier Bank Limited in Somalia, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of PBSMSOSMXXX stand for?
PBSM is the institution code of Premier Bank Limited, SO stands for Somalia, SM is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Premier Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PBSMSOSMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Somalia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.