PAVTPW22 — PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD.
PAVTPW22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD. in KOROR, Palau — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PAVTPW22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD. in KOROR, Palau. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD. |
| Country | Palau (PW) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PAVTPW22 belong to?
The SWIFT code PAVTPW22 identifies PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD. in KOROR, Palau. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PAVTPW22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PAVTPW22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PAVT) represent the bank code for PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD.; characters 5-6 (PW) indicate the country code for Palau; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PAVTPW22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PAVTPW22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PAVTPW22 instead of PAVTPW22?
Yes. The 8-character code PAVTPW22 represents the primary headquarters of PALAU INVESTMENT BANK, LTD.. The 11-character code PAVTPW22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PAVTPW22 (or PAVTPW22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PAVTPW22?
The physical address registered for PAVTPW22 is: PCII, MEYUNS CAUSEWAY, 96940, KOROR, Palau. 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).