SWIFT/BIC code PCARJMK1XXX

PCARJMK1XXX belongs to Pan Caribbean Bank Limited in Kingston, Jamaica.

PCARJMK1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePCARJMK1XXX
8-character codePCARJMK1
Branch codeXXX
BankPan Caribbean Bank Limited
BranchHead office
CityKingston
CountryJamaica

How the Pan Caribbean Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

PCAR Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
JM Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
K1 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 PCARJMK1XXX?

PCARJMK1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Pan Caribbean Bank Limited in Kingston, Jamaica. Use it when a payment to Pan Caribbean Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.

Does Pan Caribbean Bank Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, PCARJMK1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Pan Caribbean Bank Limited in Jamaica, so there is no branch code to choose.

How long does a transfer to Pan Caribbean Bank Limited take in Jamaica?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What happens if I enter PCARJMK1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PCARJMK1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What do I need to send money to an account at Pan Caribbean Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PCARJMK1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Jamaica is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of PCARJMK1XXX mean?

PCAR is the bank code of Pan Caribbean Bank Limited, JM is the ISO code of Jamaica, K1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

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