SWIFT/BIC code BALYCRS1XXX
BALYCRS1XXX belongs to Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BALYCRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BALYCRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BALY 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BALYCRS1XXX?
BALYCRS1XXX identifies the head office of Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A..
Is BALYCRS1 and BALYCRS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BALYCRS1 is the 8-character version of BALYCRS1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. in San Jose.
What do the letters in BALYCRS1XXX mean?
BALY is the bank code of Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A., CR stands for Costa Rica, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BALYCRS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Costa Rica uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. in Costa Rica?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco del Istmo (Costa Rica) S.A. in Costa Rica?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Costa Rica with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.