SWIFT/BIC code PIRBROBUXXX
PIRBROBUXXX belongs to Piraeus Bank Romania in Bucharest, Romania.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIRBROBUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIRBROBU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Piraeus Bank Romania |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bucharest |
| Country | Romania |
The way the Piraeus Bank Romania SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIRB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- RO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BU 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code PIRBROBUXXX?
PIRBROBUXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Piraeus Bank Romania in Bucharest, Romania. Use it when you send money to an account at Piraeus Bank Romania.
What happens if I enter PIRBROBUXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PIRBROBUXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Piraeus Bank Romania in Romania?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Romanian Leu with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need PIRBROBUXXX for a euro transfer to Romania?
Romania belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need PIRBROBUXXX.
How long does a transfer to Piraeus Bank Romania take in Romania?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are PIRBROBU and PIRBROBUXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PIRBROBU is the short version of PIRBROBUXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Piraeus Bank Romania in Bucharest.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.