SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBPEI — BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, PEREIRA

About SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBPEI — BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, PEREIRA

SWIFT code BPOPCOBBPEI is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA in PEREIRA, Colombia. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA for all outward international remittances from PEREIRA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBPEI

The code BPOPCOBBPEI follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBPEI

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA account in PEREIRA, share SWIFT code BPOPCOBBPEI with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA, PEREIRA must provide SWIFT code BPOPCOBBPEI. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA in PEREIRA rely on SWIFT code BPOPCOBBPEI for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA →

How SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBPEI Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BPOPCOBBPEI and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BPOPCOBBPEI

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BPOPCOBBPEI uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PEREIRA only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Colombia.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BPOPCOBBPEI directly with BANCO POPULAR-COLOMBIA's PEREIRA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.