SWIFT/BIC code PKBSES21XXX
PKBSES21XXX belongs to Pkb Privatbank AG in Alcobendas, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PKBSES21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PKBSES21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pkb Privatbank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Alcobendas |
| Country | Spain |
How the Pkb Privatbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PKBS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code PKBSES21XXX?
PKBSES21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Pkb Privatbank AG in Alcobendas, Spain. Use it when a payment to Pkb Privatbank AG does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of PKBSES21XXX stand for?
PKBS is the institution code of Pkb Privatbank AG, ES stands for Spain, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need PKBSES21XXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PKBSES21XXX.
Does Pkb Privatbank AG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PKBSES21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Pkb Privatbank AG in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does it take to send money to Pkb Privatbank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are PKBSES21 and PKBSES21XXX the same code?
Yes. PKBSES21 is the 8-character version of PKBSES21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Pkb Privatbank AG in Alcobendas.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.