SWIFT/BIC code PBTRSVS1XXX
PBTRSVS1XXX belongs to Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBTRSVS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBTRSVS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
The way the Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBTR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PBTRSVS1XXX?
The code PBTRSVS1XXX belongs to the main office of Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. in San Salvador, El Salvador. Use it when a payment to Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. in El Salvador?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PBTRSVS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. in El Salvador, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are PBTRSVS1 and PBTRSVS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PBTRSVS1 is the 8-character version of PBTRSVS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v. in San Salvador.
What do I need to send money to an account at Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PBTRSVS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. El Salvador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of PBTRSVS1XXX stand for?
PBTR is the institution code of Primer Banco de Los Trabajadores Soc. Coop. de R.l. de C.v., SV stands for El Salvador, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.