SWIFT/BIC code PWSBZWHXXXX
PWSBZWHXXXX belongs to People's Own Savings Bank in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PWSBZWHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PWSBZWHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | People's Own Savings Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Harare |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
The way the People's Own Savings Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PWSB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ZW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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/BIC code PWSBZWHXXXX?
PWSBZWHXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of People's Own Savings Bank in Harare, Zimbabwe. Use it when you send money to an account at People's Own Savings Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to People's Own Savings Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Zimbabwe with transfer services before you send.
Are PWSBZWHX and PWSBZWHXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. PWSBZWHX is the short version of PWSBZWHXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to People's Own Savings Bank in Harare.
Does People's Own Savings Bank use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PWSBZWHXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for People's Own Savings Bank in Zimbabwe, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter PWSBZWHXXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PWSBZWHXXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at People's Own Savings Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PWSBZWHXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Zimbabwe is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.