SWIFT/BIC code BAMRVECAXXX
BAMRVECAXXX belongs to Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal in Caracas, Venezuela.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAMRVECAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAMRVECA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Caracas |
| Country | Venezuela |
The way the Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAMR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BAMRVECAXXX?
The code BAMRVECAXXX belongs to the headquarters of Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal in Caracas, Venezuela. Use it when a payment to Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal in Venezuela?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Venezuela with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BAMRVECAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal in Venezuela, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BAMRVECAXXX mean?
BAMR is the institution code of Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal, VE is the ISO code of Venezuela, CA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BAMRVECAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Venezuela uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Is BAMRVECA and BAMRVECAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BAMRVECA is the short version of BAMRVECAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Mercantil C.a. Banco Universal in Caracas.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.