SWIFT/BIC code POALILITCBS

POALILITCBS belongs to Bank Hapoalim B.m. in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

POALILITCBS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePOALILITCBS
8-character codePOALILIT
Branch codeCBS
BankBank Hapoalim B.m.
BranchSecurities
CityTel-Aviv
CountryIsrael

How the Bank Hapoalim B.m. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

POAL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IL Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
IT Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CBS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code POALILITCBS?

POALILITCBS identifies Securities, a branch or department of Bank Hapoalim B.m. in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Hapoalim B.m. in Israel?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Israel with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Bank Hapoalim B.m. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 10 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Hapoalim B.m. in Israel, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in POALILITCBS stand for?

POAL is the bank code of Bank Hapoalim B.m., IL is the ISO code of Israel, IT is the location code and CBS identifies the branch Securities.

Can I use POALILIT instead of POALILITCBS?

POALILIT is the main office of Bank Hapoalim B.m., while POALILITCBS points to Securities. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention POALILITCBS.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank Hapoalim B.m.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code POALILITCBS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Israel uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.