SWIFT/BIC code SMBBMYK1001
SMBBMYK1001 belongs to Public Investment Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SMBBMYK1001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SMBBMYK1 |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Public Investment Bank Berhad |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kuala Lumpur |
| Country | Malaysia |
How the Public Investment Bank Berhad SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SMBB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- MY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 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 SMBBMYK1001?
SMBBMYK1001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Public Investment Bank Berhad, a branch or department of Public Investment Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SMBBMYK1001 mean?
SMBB is the bank code of Public Investment Bank Berhad, MY stands for Malaysia, K1 is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the department Public Investment Bank Berhad.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Public Investment Bank Berhad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SMBBMYK1001, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Malaysia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter SMBBMYK1001 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SMBBMYK1001 against the details from Public Investment Bank Berhad before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Public Investment Bank Berhad take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Public Investment Bank Berhad in Malaysia?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Malaysia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.