SWIFT/BIC code RARLPHM1XXX

RARLPHM1XXX belongs to Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. in San Fernando, Philippines.

RARLPHM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRARLPHM1XXX
8-character codeRARLPHM1
Branch codeXXX
BankRang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc.
BranchHead office
CitySan Fernando
CountryPhilippines

How the Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

RARL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
PH Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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 uses BIC RARLPHM1XXX?

The code RARLPHM1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. in San Fernando, Philippines. Use it when a payment to Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc.?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Philippine Peso with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Is RARLPHM1 and RARLPHM1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. RARLPHM1 is the short version of RARLPHM1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. in San Fernando.

What happens if I enter RARLPHM1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check RARLPHM1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code RARLPHM1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Philippines uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of RARLPHM1XXX stand for?

RARL is the bank code of Rang-Ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc., PH is the ISO code of Philippines, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

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