SWIFT/BIC code PPABPLP1KR3
PPABPLP1KR3 belongs to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Krakow, Poland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PPABPLP1KR3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PPABPLP1 |
| Branch code | KR3 |
| Bank | Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. |
| Branch | 3rd Krakow Branch |
| City | Krakow |
| Country | Poland |
How the Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- KR3 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 code PPABPLP1KR3?
PPABPLP1KR3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of 3rd Krakow Branch, a branch or department of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Krakow, Poland. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. in Poland?
Many banks 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.
What happens if I enter PPABPLP1KR3 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PPABPLP1KR3 against the details from Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. before you confirm.
Do I need PPABPLP1KR3 to send euros to Poland?
Poland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PPABPLP1KR3.
What do the letters in PPABPLP1KR3 stand for?
PPAB is the institution code of Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A., PL stands for Poland, P1 is the code for the city or region and KR3 is the code of the branch 3rd Krakow Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank Bgz BNP Paribas S.A. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.