POBBSBSB — PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED
POBBSBSB is the SWIFT/BIC code for PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED in HONIARA, Solomon Islands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
POBBSBSB is the SWIFT/BIC code for PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED in HONIARA, Solomon Islands. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED |
| Country | Solomon Islands (SB) |
| Location Code | SB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code POBBSBSB belong to?
The SWIFT code POBBSBSB identifies PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED in HONIARA, Solomon Islands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code POBBSBSB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of POBBSBSB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (POBB) represent the bank code for PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED; characters 5-6 (SB) indicate the country code for Solomon Islands; characters 7-8 (SB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code POBBSBSB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) POBBSBSB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code POBBSBSB instead of POBBSBSB?
Yes. The 8-character code POBBSBSB represents the primary headquarters of PAN OCEANIC BANK LIMITED. The 11-character code POBBSBSB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to POBBSBSB (or POBBSBSBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to POBBSBSB?
The physical address registered for POBBSBSB is: FLOOR 1, SUITE 220 , HYUNDAI MALL, MENDANA AVENUE, HONIARA, Solomon Islands. 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).