BPWCBBB2 — BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED
BPWCBBB2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BPWCBBB2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED |
| Country | Barbados (BB) |
| Location Code | B2 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BPWCBBB2 belong to?
The SWIFT code BPWCBBB2 identifies BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BPWCBBB2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BPWCBBB2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BPWC) represent the bank code for BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED; characters 5-6 (BB) indicate the country code for Barbados; characters 7-8 (B2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BPWCBBB2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BPWCBBB2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'B2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BPWCBBB2 instead of BPWCBBB2?
Yes. The 8-character code BPWCBBB2 represents the primary headquarters of BARBADOS PUBLIC WORKERS COOPERATIVE CREDIT UNION LIMITED. The 11-character code BPWCBBB2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BPWCBBB2 (or BPWCBBB2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BPWCBBB2?
The physical address registered for BPWCBBB2 is: OLIVE TROTMAN HOUSE, BELMONT RD, BB14000, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. 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).