SWIFT/BIC code PRVUNPKAXXX

PRVUNPKAXXX belongs to Prabhu Bank LTD in Kathmandu, Nepal.

PRVUNPKAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePRVUNPKAXXX
8-character codePRVUNPKA
Branch codeXXX
BankPrabhu Bank LTD
BranchHead office
CityKathmandu
CountryNepal

The way the Prabhu Bank LTD SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PRVU Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NP Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
KA 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 uses SWIFT code PRVUNPKAXXX?

The code PRVUNPKAXXX belongs to the head office of Prabhu Bank LTD in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Prabhu Bank LTD.

What happens if I use PRVUNPKAXXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PRVUNPKAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Is PRVUNPKA and PRVUNPKAXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. PRVUNPKA is the 8-character version of PRVUNPKAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Prabhu Bank LTD in Kathmandu.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Prabhu Bank LTD?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PRVUNPKAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nepal is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of PRVUNPKAXXX mean?

PRVU is the bank code of Prabhu Bank LTD, NP is the ISO code of Nepal, KA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Does Prabhu Bank LTD use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, PRVUNPKAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Prabhu Bank LTD in Nepal, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

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