Panamanian Balboa
PABPrimary country: Panama
Symbol
B/.
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
590
Formatting Example
B/.1,234.56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'PAB'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "B/.1,234.56"
// ISO 4217 code: PAB
// Numeric code: 590
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Panamanian Balboa
The Panamanian Balboa (PAB) is the official currency of Panama, identified by the ISO 4217 code "PAB" and numeric code 590. Its symbol is B/., and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., B/.1,234.56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in PAB with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for PAB) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for PAB.