Prominvestbank SWIFT/BIC code

Prominvestbank SWIFT code: UPIBUAUX

The 8-character code UPIBUAUX and the 11-character code UPIBUAUXXXX identify one and the same institution: Prominvestbank in Kiev, Ukraine. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses these codes to route international transfers to the right bank. You will need it mainly for transfers between countries.

On this page you will find what the code means, when you need it and what else you need for a transfer to or from Prominvestbank. Keep in mind that the SWIFT code just identifies the bank, not the person: the IBAN or account number takes care of that.

Choosing between the 2 SWIFT codes of Prominvestbank

We have 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Prominvestbank. Besides the head office code UPIBUAUXXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

In most cases there is no need to look up a branch: payments sent to UPIBUAUXXXX reach Prominvestbank correctly. Just use a branch code when the recipient gives you that exact code.

Unsure which code to use? Ask the recipient or the bank itself. Branch codes can change over time, so do not rely on old paperwork.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Prominvestbank

A SWIFT payment typically needs one to a few business days – it depends on currency, route and the banks in between. Weekends and public holidays in either country can add a day or more, since banks do not process on those days. Sometimes a bank asks what the payment is for before releasing it.

A growing number of banks use SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Every gpi transfer carries a unique transaction reference, the UETR, which your bank can use to see where the money is. Keep the payment confirmation until the money has arrived – you will need it for any trace request.

A missing payment is traced from the sending side on the basis of the transfer details. Request from the sender a copy of the payment confirmation including the reference; that often settles the question quickly.

Incoming international payments to Prominvestbank

Someone abroad who wants to pay you needs a few details about your account. In practice that means: your full name as registered with Prominvestbank, your account number or IBAN, the BIC UPIBUAUXXXX (or UPIBUAUX) and usually your address.

It helps to include the bank name and Kiev too, because some payment forms have separate fields for them. A mistake in the IBAN is harder to fix than it looks; copy them from your banking app rather than typing.

Money from abroad does not always arrive for the full amount. Fees for incoming transfers differ per bank. For business payments, it is common to state who bears the costs.

What the XXX in UPIBUAUXXXX means

A BIC is built from fixed blocks: the first four letters stand for the bank, the next two give the country and the two after that indicate the location. Together, those parts make up UPIBUAUX, the code most people search for.

The 11-character version has a three-character extension for a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, they simply mean the head office, which is why UPIBUAUXXXX and UPIBUAUX lead to the same place.

Enter the code as one block, in upper case and without separators. A single character may route the money to a different institution, so copy it carefully.

Changed bank details? Be careful

Be wary if a contact unexpectedly wants you to send money to a different account or a bank in another country. A valid SWIFT code tells you nothing about who owns the account: scammers use real codes of real banks.

Before paying, confirm changed bank details through a phone call on a number you know, not one from the message. Be suspicious of urgent requests, unusual wording or an email address that differs by one letter. When a payment was sent to the wrong account, call your bank right away: the sooner they act, the better the chance of a recall.

Recipients are targeted too: one known trick is an overpayment followed by a request to send back the difference abroad. Wait until the money has really arrived.

A note on our data

The codes here are taken from publicly available data. It is possible that information here is no longer current, for example after a merger. The number of codes on this page reflect what is in our directory, not official figures from Prominvestbank.

See the information on this page as a helpful check and rely on the recipient or Prominvestbank for the final confirmation. GoldexPay is independent of Prominvestbank. Spotted outdated information? Tell us through the contact page.

Sending money abroad from Prominvestbank

An international bank payment can cost rather more than the fee suggests. There is the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks in between and, above all, the margin on the exchange rate if the currency changes.

The markup on the rate is often the largest cost even though it is not listed as a fee. Check the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites; the gap is what conversion costs you.

Money transfer services often use rates closer to the mid-market rate and lower fees. On GoldexPay we compare what recipients receive across providers, so you can pick the cheapest route. You can always keep your account at Prominvestbank.

Before you send: check the Prominvestbank code

Ask the recipient to send you the bank details straight from a recent statement. If the code you have differs from UPIBUAUX or UPIBUAUXXXX, do not guess – contact the recipient or Prominvestbank.

Errors in the SWIFT code are annoying rather than fatal. An error in the account number is a bigger problem.

Most online banking apps validate the structure of IBANs. If your bank offers it, a name check on the recipient adds an extra layer of safety. For a first payment, some people start with a small test amount before sending the rest.