SWIFT/BIC code BACUCRSJXXX
BACUCRSJXXX belongs to The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BACUCRSJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BACUCRSJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BACU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT code BACUCRSJXXX?
BACUCRSJXXX identifies the main office of The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when a payment to The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) take in Costa Rica?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Is BACUCRSJ and BACUCRSJXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BACUCRSJ is the short version of BACUCRSJXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) in San Jose.
What does each part of BACUCRSJXXX stand for?
BACU is the institution code of The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.), CR stands for Costa Rica, SJ is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BACUCRSJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BACUCRSJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Bank of Nova Scotia (Costa Rica) S.A. (Formerly Banco Citibank de Costa Rica S.A.) in Costa Rica, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.