SWIFT/BIC code PPABPLP1BY1
PPABPLP1BY1 belongs to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PPABPLP1BY1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PPABPLP1 |
| Branch code | BY1 |
| Bank | Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. |
| Branch | Bydgoszcz Branch |
| City | Bydgoszcz |
| Country | Poland |
How the Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PPAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- P1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BY1 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 bank is behind SWIFT code PPABPLP1BY1?
The code PPABPLP1BY1 belongs to Bydgoszcz Branch, a unit of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 32 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Poland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in PPABPLP1BY1 stand for?
PPAB is the institution code of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., PL is the ISO code of Poland, P1 is the location code and BY1 is the code of the department Bydgoszcz Branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Polish Zloty with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use PPABPLP1 instead of PPABPLP1BY1?
PPABPLP1 is the head office of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., while PPABPLP1BY1 is Bydgoszcz Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PPABPLP1BY1 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PPABPLP1BY1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PPABPLP1BY1 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.