SWIFT/BIC code PRBAARBALPT
PRBAARBALPT belongs to Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in La Plata, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRBAARBALPT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRBAARBA |
| Branch code | LPT |
| Bank | Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires |
| Branch | La Plata House |
| City | La Plata |
| Country | Argentina |
The way the Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- LPT 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 PRBAARBALPT?
PRBAARBALPT identifies La Plata House, a unit of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in La Plata, Argentina. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in Argentina?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Argentina with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use PRBAARBA instead of PRBAARBALPT?
PRBAARBA points to the main office of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, while PRBAARBALPT is La Plata House. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PRBAARBALPT if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter PRBAARBALPT incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PRBAARBALPT against the details from Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires before you confirm.
What do the letters in PRBAARBALPT mean?
PRBA is the bank code of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, AR is the ISO code of Argentina, BA is the code for the city or region and LPT is the code of the branch La Plata House.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PRBAARBALPT, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Argentina 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.