SWIFT/BIC code WPACKYKXXXX
WPACKYKXXXX belongs to Westpac Banking Corporation in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WPACKYKXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WPACKYKX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Westpac Banking Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
How the Westpac Banking Corporation SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WPAC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KX 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 WPACKYKXXXX?
WPACKYKXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Westpac Banking Corporation in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Westpac Banking Corporation.
What is the best way to send money to Westpac Banking Corporation?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Cayman Islands with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Westpac Banking Corporation take in Cayman Islands?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in WPACKYKXXXX mean?
WPAC is the institution code of Westpac Banking Corporation, KY is the ISO code of Cayman Islands, KX is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Westpac Banking Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WPACKYKXXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cayman Islands uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is WPACKYKX and WPACKYKXXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WPACKYKX is the short version of WPACKYKXXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Westpac Banking Corporation in Georgetown.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.