SWIFT/BIC code BAMCSVSSXXX
BAMCSVSSXXX belongs to Banco de America Central, S.A. in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAMCSVSSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAMCSVSS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de America Central, S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
The way the Banco de America Central, S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAMC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SS 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 uses SWIFT code BAMCSVSSXXX?
BAMCSVSSXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco de America Central, S.A. in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco de America Central, S.A. does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de America Central, S.A. in El Salvador?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of BAMCSVSSXXX mean?
BAMC is the institution code of Banco de America Central, S.A., SV is the ISO code of El Salvador, SS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco de America Central, S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BAMCSVSSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. El Salvador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Banco de America Central, S.A. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAMCSVSSXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco de America Central, S.A. in El Salvador, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BAMCSVSS and BAMCSVSSXXX the same code?
Yes. BAMCSVSS is the short version of BAMCSVSSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Banco de America Central, S.A. in San Salvador.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.