Priorbank SWIFT/BIC code

What PJCBBY2X means for a payment to Priorbank

The short code PJCBBY2X and the full code PJCBBY2XXXX refer to one and the same institution: Priorbank. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses these codes to route international transfers to the correct bank. In practice you usually come across the code on invoices from abroad, in your banking app and on the account details of Priorbank customers.

We wrote this page to help people who pays into an account at Priorbank and wants to get the details right. The BIC names an institution, not a single account; the IBAN or account number does that.

8 or 11 characters: PJCBBY2X versus PJCBBY2XXXX

A SWIFT code is built from fixed blocks: characters one to four stand for the bank, characters five and six give the country and the two after that indicate the location. For Priorbank, that core is PJCBBY2X.

XXX at the end of PJCBBY2XXXX is not a placeholder or a mistake: it indicates the main office of Priorbank. Some forms insist on 11 characters, in which case you simply enter XXX behind PJCBBY2X.

In practice the code is written in capitals and without spaces. A single letter may route a payment to a different institution.

Before you send: check the Priorbank code

The safest source for a SWIFT code is the recipient’s own bank details. Compare it with PJCBBY2X on this page.

With a wrong code, the payment may be delayed, bounce back or cost extra – sometimes after weeks of searching. An error in the account number is a bigger problem because it can reach the wrong person, so check that just as carefully.

A format check by your bank only tells you that the IBAN exists, not that it is the right account. Where available, a name check on the recipient gives an extra layer of safety. When you pay someone new, many people start with a small amount first before sending the rest.

How up to date is this code?

We gather bank codes from public sources and update our list regularly. It is possible that information on this page is out of date, for example after a merger. Figures such as the number of codes come from our own dataset and may differ from what Priorbank publishes.

Treat our directory here as a helpful check, and let the details from the recipient or Priorbank have the final say. GoldexPay is an independent comparison site for money transfers and not affiliated with Priorbank. Should you notice something that is out of date, we welcome a short note via the contact page.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Be alert if a contact unexpectedly wants you to send money to a different account. A correct SWIFT code says nothing about who owns the account – scammers simply use real codes.

Never rely on a phone number in the same message that announces the change. Be suspicious of time pressure, unusual wording or a sender address that is slightly off. Already paid? Call the bank you paid from straight away and ask them to start a recall.

Recipients are targeted too: a classic trick is an overpayment and then sends a request to send back the difference to another account. Do not act before the money is actually in your account and check with Priorbank if anything seems off.

Getting paid from abroad into a Priorbank account

When you are waiting for a payment from another country, send the payer all details at once. Share your name as the bank knows it, the IBAN or account number, the BIC PJCBBY2XXXX and your address, which some banks require.

Their bank might request the bank address of Priorbank; the head office in Minsk is usually fine. A typo in the IBAN is harder to fix than you might think, so copy the details from your online banking.

Money from abroad will not always land in full. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank – the price list of Priorbank tells you what applies. Make clear with the sender who pays which costs before the money is sent.

Paying someone abroad from your Priorbank account

An international bank payment can cost more than the listed fee. There is the transfer fee, sometimes charges from correspondent banks along the way and, most importantly, the exchange rate markup if the currency changes.

The markup on the rate tends to be the biggest item because it is hidden in the rate. A simple test: set the bank’s rate next to the mid-market rate for the same moment and look at the difference.

Specialist money transfer services often use rates closer to the mid-market rate with clearer fees. GoldexPay compares transfer providers next to each other so you can see what actually arrives. Choosing a specialist does not mean leaving Priorbank.

How long does an international transfer to Priorbank take?

An international transfer typically takes anywhere from one to several business days – it depends on currency, route and the banks in between. Bank holidays in the sending or receiving country can add extra days, since banks do not process on those days. Extra checks on larger or unusual payments can also cause a delay, regardless of the details.

A growing number of banks use SWIFT gpi. Each payment gets a unique transaction reference, the UETR, which your bank can use to see where the money is. Specialist transfer services usually provide tracking online showing how far the money has got.

If a payment has not arrived after a few business days, the person who paid should contact the bank that sent it rather than Priorbank. Ask the sender for the payment receipt.

Priorbank: head office code versus branch codes

Having 7 codes, Priorbank is one of the banks that register individual codes for branches and departments. The head office code remains PJCBBY2XXXX.

For the vast majority of incoming transfers, the head office code PJCBBY2XXXX is the right choice. Just use a branch code when the account holder gives you that exact code.

Not sure which code to use? Check with the recipient or the bank itself. Codes can change over time.