SWIFT/BIC code PTAHZWH1XXX
PTAHZWH1XXX belongs to P.t.a. Clearing House in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PTAHZWH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PTAHZWH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | P.t.a. Clearing House |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
The way the P.t.a. Clearing House SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PTAH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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
Which institution is behind BIC PTAHZWH1XXX?
The code PTAHZWH1XXX belongs to the main office of P.t.a. Clearing House in Harare, Zimbabwe. Use it when a payment to P.t.a. Clearing House does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to P.t.a. Clearing House?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Zimbabwe with transfer services before you send.
Does P.t.a. Clearing House use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PTAHZWH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for P.t.a. Clearing House in Zimbabwe, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are PTAHZWH1 and PTAHZWH1XXX the same code?
Yes. PTAHZWH1 is the 8-character version of PTAHZWH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach P.t.a. Clearing House in Harare.
What happens if I enter PTAHZWH1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PTAHZWH1XXX against the details from P.t.a. Clearing House before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to P.t.a. Clearing House?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.