SWIFT/BIC code BBLZBZBZXXX
BBLZBZBZXXX belongs to Belize Bank Limited in Belize City, Belize.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BBLZBZBZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BBLZBZBZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Belize Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Belize City |
| Country | Belize |
The way the Belize Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BBLZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BZ Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BZ 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 BBLZBZBZXXX?
BBLZBZBZXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Belize Bank Limited in Belize City, Belize. Use it when you send money to an account at Belize Bank Limited.
How long does it take to send money to Belize Bank Limited?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Belize Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BBLZBZBZXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Belize is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BBLZBZBZXXX stand for?
BBLZ is the bank code of Belize Bank Limited, BZ is the ISO code of Belize, BZ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use BBLZBZBZXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BBLZBZBZXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Belize Bank Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BBLZBZBZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Belize Bank Limited in Belize, 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.