SWIFT/BIC code PRBAARBABAH
PRBAARBABAH belongs to Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in Bahia Blanca, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRBAARBABAH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRBAARBA |
| Branch code | BAH |
| Bank | Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires |
| Branch | Bahia Blanca Branch |
| City | Bahia Blanca |
| Country | Argentina |
How the Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PRBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BAH 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 BIC PRBAARBABAH?
PRBAARBABAH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bahia Blanca Branch, a branch or department of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PRBAARBABAH, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Argentina is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires take in Argentina?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter PRBAARBABAH with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PRBAARBABAH with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PRBAARBABAH stand for?
PRBA is the bank code of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, AR is the ISO code of Argentina, BA is the location code and BAH is the code of the department Bahia Blanca Branch.
Can I use PRBAARBA instead of PRBAARBABAH?
PRBAARBA points to the main office of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, while PRBAARBABAH points to Bahia Blanca Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PRBAARBABAH.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.