Bangkok Bank Pcl SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Bangkok Bank Pcl

If an invoice shows BKKBVNVX or BKKBVNVXXXX, it is the identical address for Bangkok Bank Pcl in Vietnam. A SWIFT code shows the sending bank which institution should receive the money, a bit like a postal address for banks. In practice you usually see it on international invoices, in your banking app and in the bank details of Bangkok Bank Pcl customers.

On this page you will find how the code is put together, when you need it and what else a transfer to or from Bangkok Bank Pcl requires. The SWIFT code on its own does not identify an individual account holder; for that you need the IBAN or account number is for.

Getting paid from abroad into a Bangkok Bank Pcl account

If you expect money from abroad, give the sender everything they need in one go. The basics are: the account holder’s name, IBAN or account number, BKKBVNVXXXX and often your postal address.

The sender’s bank might request the bank address of Bangkok Bank Pcl. A mistake in your account number can be harder to fix than it looks, so copy the details from your online banking.

The amount you receive can be less than the amount sent. Intermediary banks may deduct a fee, and when currencies differ, an exchange rate margin comes on top. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees before the money is sent.

Bangkok Bank Pcl: head office code versus branch codes

Our directory lists 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bangkok Bank Pcl. Next to the head office code BKKBVNVXXXX, there are codes for branches, departments or specific services.

Unless the recipient tells you otherwise, use BKKBVNVXXXX. A branch code only makes sense if the recipient’s bank specifically mentions it.

If you are not sure, ask the person you are paying which code their bank gave them. Codes for branches are more prone to change than BKKBVNVXXXX.

Before you send: check the Bangkok Bank Pcl code

The most reliable source for the BIC is the bank details provided by the recipient – an invoice, a statement or a screenshot from online banking. When the code you were given differs from BKKBVNVX or BKKBVNVXXXX, do not guess.

If the code is wrong, the transfer may be delayed, bounce back or cost extra. Remember the IBAN: an error there is more difficult to undo than a wrong BIC.

Most online banking apps check the structure of IBANs and some suggest the matching BIC – that confirms the format, not the owner. Some banks now compare the name against the account. When you pay someone new, many people start with a small test amount and wait for confirmation.

BKKBVNVX or BKKBVNVXXXX – which one to use?

Every SWIFT/BIC code starts with the same eight core characters: four letters for the bank, two letters for the country and two characters for the location. Combined, those parts make up BKKBVNVX – the version you usually see online.

Most banks and apps accept either length. If a form asks for eleven characters, enter BKKBVNVXXXX, otherwise BKKBVNVX is fine.

As a rule the code is typed in capitals. Copying the code beats typing it by hand, because one wrong letter changes the bank.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Bangkok Bank Pcl

There is no fixed delivery time for every transfer: many land within a day, others take several business days. Weekends and public holidays in the sending or receiving country add extra days to the journey. Extra checks by one of the banks can also cause a delay, even when all details are correct.

Many banks use SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Each payment carries a unique reference, the UETR. Money transfer services often provide tracking online showing how far the payment is.

A delayed transfer is traced from the sending side on the basis of the transfer details. On the receiving end, it helps to check your account for a slightly lower amount because fees can reduce the amount.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

One of the most common tricks works like this: an email arrives with a request claiming that a contact now has new bank details and asking you to pay there from now on. A valid SWIFT code tells you nothing about whether the request is genuine – scammers simply use real codes.

Never trust contact details in the same message that contains the new account. Be suspicious of time pressure, unusual wording or a sender address that is slightly off. Already paid? Contact the bank you paid from without delay and ask them to try to recall the payment.

Recipients are targeted too: a classic trick is a buyer who pays too much and then sends a request to send back the difference abroad. A screenshot of a transfer is no proof; only your own account shows what has arrived.

About this information

This directory is compiled from publicly available sources and we update it periodically. Banks merge, change names and retire codes. Counts and locations come from our directory and may differ from what Bangkok Bank Pcl publishes.

Treat this page as a starting point, rather than as the last word. GoldexPay is not affiliated with Bangkok Bank Pcl; we are a comparison site for money transfers. Spotted outdated information? Let us know through the contact page so we can correct it.

Paying someone abroad from your Bangkok Bank Pcl account

If you transfer money to another country through Bangkok Bank Pcl, the fee you see is only part of what you pay. There is the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks in between and, above all, the exchange rate markup.

Most of the cost usually sits in the exchange rate, rather than in the fee: the bank converts at a rate that includes a margin. Compare their rate with the mid-market rate.

For many currency pairs, a specialist provider is less expensive than a traditional bank transfer, mainly because of the exchange rate. Before your next transfer, take a minute to compare the total cost on GoldexPay instead of going straight to your bank. Choosing a specialist does not require closing your account at Bangkok Bank Pcl: you simply pay the service from your account.