BPNGPGPM — BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA
BPNGPGPM is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA in PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BPNGPGPM is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA in PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Location Code | PM |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BPNGPGPM belong to?
The SWIFT code BPNGPGPM identifies BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA in PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BPNGPGPM mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BPNGPGPM are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BPNG) represent the bank code for BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA; characters 5-6 (PG) indicate the country code for Papua New Guinea; characters 7-8 (PM) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BPNGPGPM active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BPNGPGPM is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'PM' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BPNGPGPM instead of BPNGPGPM?
Yes. The 8-character code BPNGPGPM represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA. The 11-character code BPNGPGPM targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BPNGPGPM (or BPNGPGPMXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BPNGPGPM?
The physical address registered for BPNGPGPM is: TOROBERT HAUS LOT 1 CORNER OF, DOUGLAS STREET SECTION 25, 121, PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).