IBAN for Bank Pekao
Bank Pekao is a major bank in Poland. IBANs at Bank Pekao are 28 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code PKOPPLPW. Second largest Polish bank. Routing prefix 1240.
Bank Pekao
Poland · PLN
How to Pay Bank Pekao in Poland via Bitwage
Poland is in the SEPA zone. Bitwage routes payments to Bank Pekao accounts via SEPA instant transfer — typically settling in under 10 seconds, with fees far below a SWIFT wire.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Poland contractor. Enter their Bank Pekao IBAN (28 characters) and SWIFT code PKOPPLPW.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD to PLN and routes via SEPA. Your contractor's Bank Pekao account is credited — typically same day.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Poland may require standard EU AML checks and contractor W-8BEN documentation. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Poland payments.
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Bank Pekao IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Bank Pekao IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Poland contractors.
Bank Pekao IBANs are 28 characters long and start with PL. A typical example is PL27 1240 6292 1111 0010 3843 3723. Second largest Polish bank. Routing prefix 1240. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code PKOPPLPW.
The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank Pekao is <strong>PKOPPLPW</strong>. This identifies Bank Pekao on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's Bank Pekao IBAN to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Since Poland is in the SEPA bank transfer zone, Bitwage routes the payment via SEPA instant — typically settling in seconds at near-zero cost. No SWIFT wire fee.
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