SWIFT/BIC Code for Banco Popular in Puerto Rico

Banco Popular’s SWIFT code in Puerto Rico is BPPRPRSBXXX.

 

Depending on the transaction, a different SWIFT/BIC code may apply, so verify the correct one with your recipient or with Banco Popular before you send.

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BPPRPRSBXXX

BPPRPRSBXXX includes four parts: BPPR identifies Banco Popular Puerto Rico as the bank, PR marks Puerto Rico as the country, SB points to the San Juan location, and XXX designates the main branch.

Banco Popular SWIFT code details

Bank Name

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

SWIFT/BIC codeBPPRPRSBXXX
Bank address209 Ave. Ponce de Leon
CitySan Juan
CountryPuerto Rico
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Why do I need a Banco Popular SWIFT code?

A SWIFT/BIC code is the reference number banks use to identify and verify each other during a transfer. Sending money to a Banco Popular account in Puerto Rico requires this code to confirm the receiving institution and complete the transaction.

 

Recipients can use a bank statement or their online portal to locate their Banco Popular SWIFT code in Puerto Rico.

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How to find a local branch SWIFT code for Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Start with your recipient

Ask your recipient for their Banco Popular account number and the SWIFT code. A bank statement or their Banco Popular online account will have the details.

Search for the branch SWIFT code

Different branches across the island may have their own Banco Popular Puerto Rico SWIFT code. If the branch code isn’t available, the head office code BPPRPRSBXXX also works for most transfers.

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When you have your recipient’s bank account transfer details, enter them at checkout and Western Union will find the SWIFT code for you. All that’s left to do is fund your transfer and send.

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Understanding SWIFT codes

SWIFT codes are 8 to 11 characters long, and each segment carries a specific meaning:

 

1 – Bank code (4 letters)

BPPR represents Banco Popular Puerto Rico.

 

2 – Country code (2 letters)

PR stands for Puerto Rico.

 

3 – Location code (2 letters or numbers)

This indicates the bank’s city or regional office, SB in this case for San Juan.

 

4 – Branch code (3 character)

These identify a specific branch, and when they read XXX, the code refers to the bank’s head office.

 

If you don’t have a branch-specific code, the primary SWIFT code for Banco Popular Puerto Rico is BPPRPRSBXXX.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Transfers to a Banco Popular account require a SWIFT code to reach the correct destination. Without one, the transaction cannot be completed. The primary SWIFT code for Banco Popular is BPPRPRSBXXX.

Asking your recipient directly is the most reliable method. Banco Popular customers can find their branch SWIFT code on a bank statement or through their online banking account. Western Union’s bank codes guide is also a useful reference.

Do all banks have a SWIFT code?

Most banks that process international transfers hold a SWIFT code. Institutions that don’t will generally route transactions through a correspondent bank, using that bank’s code instead. For more on how SWIFT codes and other transfer codes compare, see our guide on SWIFT codes vs. IBANs.

Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?

Not always. Many banks assign unique SWIFT codes to individual branches, including Banco Popular. If the branch-specific code isn’t on hand, the head office code BPPRPRSBXXX works for most transfers.

This content is for informational purposes only. Western Union does not require you add bank codes when performing an international money transfer.