SWIFT/BIC code UNIBPAPAXXX
UNIBPAPAXXX belongs to Unibank, S.A. in Panama, Panama.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNIBPAPAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNIBPAPA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Unibank, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Panama |
| Country | Panama |
The way the Unibank, S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNIB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PA 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 UNIBPAPAXXX?
UNIBPAPAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Unibank, S.A. in Panama, Panama. Use it when a payment to Unibank, S.A. does not need a specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Unibank, S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code UNIBPAPAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Panama is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in UNIBPAPAXXX stand for?
UNIB is the bank code of Unibank, S.A., PA is the ISO code of Panama, PA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Unibank, S.A. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UNIBPAPAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Unibank, S.A. in Panama, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is UNIBPAPA and UNIBPAPAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. UNIBPAPA is the 8-character version of UNIBPAPAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Unibank, S.A. in Panama.
How long does a transfer to Unibank, S.A. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.