SWIFT/BIC code BASEBSNSXXX
BASEBSNSXXX belongs to Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BASEBSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BASEBSNS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
How the Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BASE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NS 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 SWIFT/BIC code BASEBSNSXXX?
The code BASEBSNSXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD.
What is the best way to send money to Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Bahamas with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BASEBSNSXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD in Bahamas, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use BASEBSNSXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BASEBSNSXXX against the details from Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD before sending.
Is BASEBSNS and BASEBSNSXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BASEBSNS is the short version of BASEBSNSXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD in Nassau.
What do the letters in BASEBSNSXXX mean?
BASE is the bank code of Banca del Sempione (Overseas) LTD, BS is the ISO code of Bahamas, NS is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.