SWIFT/BIC code PHCBPHMMXXX
PHCBPHMMXXX belongs to Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas in Manila, Philippines.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PHCBPHMMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PHCBPHMM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Manila |
| Country | Philippines |
The way the Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PHCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- MM 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 BIC PHCBPHMMXXX?
PHCBPHMMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas in Manila, Philippines. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas.
What do the letters in PHCBPHMMXXX stand for?
PHCB is the bank code of Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas, PH is the ISO code of Philippines, MM is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PHCBPHMMXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Philippines uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas in Philippines?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Philippine Peso with transfer services before you send.
Are PHCBPHMM and PHCBPHMMXXX the same code?
Yes. PHCBPHMM is the short version of PHCBPHMMXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas in Manila.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.