SWIFT/BIC code BAGECRSJXXX
BAGECRSJXXX belongs to Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A. in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAGECRSJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAGECRSJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAGE 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 institution is behind SWIFT code BAGECRSJXXX?
BAGECRSJXXX identifies the head office of Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A. in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A..
How long does it take to send money to Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BAGECRSJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BAGECRSJXXX mean?
BAGE is the institution code of Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A., CR is the ISO code of Costa Rica, SJ is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Banco General (Costa Rica), S.A. in Costa Rica?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Costa Rica with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BAGECRSJXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BAGECRSJXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.