SWIFT/BIC code PPABPLP1KF1

PPABPLP1KF1 belongs to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Katowice, Poland.

PPABPLP1KF1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePPABPLP1KF1
8-character codePPABPLP1
Branch codeKF1
BankBank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A.
BranchPersonal Banking Sub-Branch
CityKatowice
CountryPoland

The way the Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
KF1 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PPABPLP1KF1?

PPABPLP1KF1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Personal Banking Sub-Branch, a branch or department of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Katowice, Poland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 does each part of PPABPLP1KF1 stand for?

PPAB is the bank code of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., PL stands for Poland, P1 is the code for the city or region and KF1 identifies the branch Personal Banking Sub-Branch.

What happens if I enter PPABPLP1KF1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PPABPLP1KF1 against the details from Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. before you confirm.

Can I use PPABPLP1 instead of PPABPLP1KF1?

PPABPLP1 points to the head office of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., while PPABPLP1KF1 is Personal Banking Sub-Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PPABPLP1KF1.

How long does a transfer to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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