SWIFT/BIC code WPACPGPMXXX
WPACPGPMXXX belongs to Westpac Bank - Png - Limited in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WPACPGPMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WPACPGPM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Westpac Bank - Png - Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Port Moresby |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
How the Westpac Bank - Png - Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WPAC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PM 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 SWIFT code WPACPGPMXXX?
WPACPGPMXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Westpac Bank - Png - Limited in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Use it when a payment to Westpac Bank - Png - Limited does not need a specific branch.
Does Westpac Bank - Png - Limited use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WPACPGPMXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Westpac Bank - Png - Limited in Papua New Guinea, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Westpac Bank - Png - Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WPACPGPMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Papua New Guinea is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of WPACPGPMXXX stand for?
WPAC is the bank code of Westpac Bank - Png - Limited, PG stands for Papua New Guinea, PM is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter WPACPGPMXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WPACPGPMXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Westpac Bank - Png - Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.