The complete list of BRSTN and SWIFT (BIC) codes for banks in the Philippines

Receive overseas payments using these bank codes.

Freelancers and self-employed professionals who have clients abroad will be familiar with what BRSTN and SWIFT bank codes are. These codes are character combinations that let payment gateways like PayPal, Payoneer, and others, as well as banks from other countries, know which bank to transfer your funds to.

But first: what are BRSTN codes and what are SWIFT codes? What is the difference between the two? And which services use it?

What is a BRSTN bank code?

A BRSTN bank code is a numeric combination that’s used to identify your bank. It works primarily like a ZIP code, but for banks instead of places. BRSTN bank codes are made up of 9 digits.

BRTSN (or Bank Routing Symbol Transfer Number) to determine which registered bank in the Philippines should payment processors like PayPal route your funds into. Affiliate marketing platforms like Commission Junction, Share-a-Sale, and Amazon Associates typically use BRSTN codes as well.

Full list of BRSTN bank codes in the Philippines

Below is a complete (and updated) list of BRSTN bank codes for all major banks registered in the Philippines, including BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank, LandBank, Security Bank, RCBC, and others.

What is a SWIFT (BIC) bank code?

Unlike BRSTN codes, SWIFT (“Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication”) bank codes use letter combinations instead of numbers. It’s made up of 8 -11 letters, parts of which correspond to the bank name, country, and location.

In the below example, you’ll see that the code “EWBCPHMM” is broken down into the following parts:

• “EWBC” – which means “EastWest Banking Corporation”, the bank name;
• “PH” – The Philippines, the country; and
• “MM” – Metro Manila, the location of the bank

Some SWIFT bank codes have a three-letter suffix, which refers to the specific branch of the bank. For example, BPI’s Treasury Group’s SWIFT code will be “BOPIPHMMTRY”.

SWIFT codes, which are also sometimes referred to as Bank Identifier Codes (BIC), is often used for overseas interbank fund transfers.

Full list of SWIFT bank codes in the Philippines

Below is a complete (and updated) list of SWIFT bank codes (BIC) for all major banks registered in the Philippines, including BDO, BPI, Metrobank, UnionBank, LandBank, Security Bank, RCBC, and others.

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