BPI is the Philippines' oldest bank, founded in 1851, with a strong retail and corporate banking franchise and full international payment capabilities.
How to Use the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) SWIFT Code
When sending a SWIFT international wire to Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), include the BIC BOPIPHM2 in the "SWIFT/BIC code" or "Bank identifier code" field of your sending bank's wire transfer form.
The 8-character BIC BOPIPHM2 identifies Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)'s head office. If you are sending to a specific branch, the bank may provide an 11-character BIC with a 3-character branch suffix (e.g. BOPIPHM2XXX).
Once your bank sends the wire, your payment gets a 36-character UETR tracking code. Paste it into Ohmyfin's free tracker to see the live SWIFT GPI status — no bank login needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)?
The SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is BOPIPHM2. This 8-character code is used to route international wire transfers to Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) on the SWIFT network.
Is BOPIPHM2 the correct SWIFT code to use?
Yes, BOPIPHM2 is the primary SWIFT/BIC code for Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI). Always confirm the exact BIC (especially branch suffix) with your recipient or Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)'s official website before sending a large wire.
How do I track a payment from Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)?
Ask the sender (or your bank) for the 36-character UETR tracking code from the MT103 payment confirmation (field 121). Then paste it into Ohmyfin's free SWIFT tracker for the live payment status — no login needed.
What currencies does Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) accept for international wires?
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) handles the following major currencies: PHP, USD, EUR. Always confirm accepted currencies directly with the bank for your specific corridor.
Track a Payment from Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) — Free
Paste the 36-character UETR from your Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) wire confirmation and see the live SWIFT status in seconds. No bank login, no signup, no charge.