SWIFT/BIC code PRBAARBAXXX
PRBAARBAXXX belongs to Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PRBAARBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PRBAARBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| 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.
- XXX 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 code PRBAARBAXXX?
PRBAARBAXXX identifies the head office of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in PRBAARBAXXX mean?
PRBA is the institution 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 XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PRBAARBAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. 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?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter PRBAARBAXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PRBAARBAXXX against the details from Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires before you confirm.
Has Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires in Argentina. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.