SWIFT/BIC code PKOPPLPWXXX
PKOPPLPWXXX belongs to Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA in Warszawa, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PKOPPLPWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PKOPPLPW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Warszawa |
| Country | Poland |
The way the Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PKOP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PW 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 code PKOPPLPWXXX?
The code PKOPPLPWXXX belongs to the head office of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA in Warszawa, Poland. Use it when a payment to Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in PKOPPLPWXXX stand for?
PKOP is the bank code of Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA, PL stands for Poland, PW is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Is PKOPPLPW and PKOPPLPWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PKOPPLPW is the 8-character version of PKOPPLPWXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA in Warszawa.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PKOPPLPWXXX for a euro transfer to Poland?
Poland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PKOPPLPWXXX.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA - Bank Pekao SA?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Polish Zloty with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.