Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Penta Bank?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Penta Bank is BSLOSK22. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to Penta Bank?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Penta Bank, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code BSLOSK22 (BRATISLAVA 5, Slovakia) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Penta Bank a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Penta Bank is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code BSLOSK22 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code BSLOSK22: "BSLO" is the institution code identifying Penta Bank, "SK" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Slovakia, and "22" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

Question 5

Who owns Penta Bank?

Accepted Answer

Penta Bank is owned by Penta Investments Limited, a banking group based in Cyprus. Penta Bank is registered in Slovakia as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Cyprus.

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