SWIFT/BIC code PICHPAPAXXX
PICHPAPAXXX belongs to Banco Pichincha Panama in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PICHPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PICHPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Pichincha Panama |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
How the Banco Pichincha Panama SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PICH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PA 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 PICHPAPAXXX?
The code PICHPAPAXXX belongs to the main office of Banco Pichincha Panama in Panama, Panama. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Pichincha Panama.
Is PICHPAPA and PICHPAPAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PICHPAPA is the short version of PICHPAPAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banco Pichincha Panama in Panama.
Does Banco Pichincha Panama use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PICHPAPAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Pichincha Panama in Panama, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Pichincha Panama in Panama?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Panama with transfer services before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Pichincha Panama?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PICHPAPAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Panama uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in PICHPAPAXXX stand for?
PICH is the bank code of Banco Pichincha Panama, PA stands for Panama, PA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.