SWIFT/BIC code BAIECRS1XXX
BAIECRS1XXX belongs to Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAIECRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAIECRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAIE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 is behind BIC BAIECRS1XXX?
BAIECRS1XXX identifies the head office of Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BAIECRS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BAIECRS1XXX stand for?
BAIE is the bank code of Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A., CR stands for Costa Rica, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use BAIECRS1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BAIECRS1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAIECRS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Internacional de Exportacion S.A. in Costa Rica, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.