SWIFT/BIC code PKBSPAP1XXX
PKBSPAP1XXX belongs to Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PKBSPAP1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PKBSPAP1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
The way the Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PKBS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 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 BIC PKBSPAP1XXX?
The code PKBSPAP1XXX belongs to the main office of Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA in Panama, Panama. Use it when you send money to an account at Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PKBSPAP1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Panama is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of PKBSPAP1XXX stand for?
PKBS is the bank code of Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA, PA is the ISO code of Panama, P1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Panama with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are PKBSPAP1 and PKBSPAP1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PKBSPAP1 is the 8-character version of PKBSPAP1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Pkb Banca Privada (Panama) SA in Panama.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.