Thinking about sending money to a Bank Papua account, either from within Indonesia or from overseas? Before you start, it’s good to understand what a bank code and a SWIFT code are. These two codes are super important to make sure your money arrives safely and without any issues. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about Bank Papua’s codes, including what you need for international transfers.
What Is the Bank Papua Code?
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When you want to transfer money to Bank Papua from another Indonesian bank, you’ll need to enter a bank code. This code is a three-digit number that helps identify the destination bank in Indonesia’s interbank transfer system.
The bank code for Bank Papua is 132. You must enter this code when transferring via ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, or even through a teller at another bank.
Bank Papua Codes for International Transfers
What if you’re sending money from overseas to a Bank Papua account? In this case, the bank code 132 bank code isn’t enough. You’ll also need a swift code, also known as a SWIFT/BIC code.
What Is a SWIFT/BIC Code?
A SWIFT code is a set of letters used to identify a bank in international financial transactions. It works similarly to a local bank code, but on a global scale, making sure your money gets routed to the correct bank in the correct country. A SWIFT code usually has 8 to 11 characters and includes:
- The bank’s name
- The bank’s country
- The city/location
- The branch code (if needed)
SWIFT codes are essential for international transfers because they’re used across the global banking network, known as the SWIFT Network (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).
How to Find the SWIFT Code for Bank Papua
To check Bank Papua’s SWIFT code, you can try the following:
- Contact Bank Papua directly through a branch or their customer service.
- Check the official Bank Papua website, usually under international service information.
- Use trusted online SWIFT code lookup sites.
- Ask the sender from overseas — many foreign banks already have lists of SWIFT codes for Indonesian banks.
But keep in mind: not all regional banks in Indonesia have their own SWIFT codes. If Bank Papua doesn’t have one, international transfers are usually routed through a correspondent bank, like BRI, BNI, or Mandiri, which already have global networks.
