SWIFT/BIC code BCATCVCVXXX
BCATCVCVXXX belongs to Banco Comercial do Atlantico in Praia, Cape Verde.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCATCVCVXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCATCVCV |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Comercial do Atlantico |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Praia |
| Country | Cape Verde |
The way the Banco Comercial do Atlantico SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCAT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CV 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 BCATCVCVXXX?
The code BCATCVCVXXX belongs to the head office of Banco Comercial do Atlantico in Praia, Cape Verde. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Comercial do Atlantico.
How long does a transfer to Banco Comercial do Atlantico take in Cape Verde?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Comercial do Atlantico?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Cape Verde with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BCATCVCVXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCATCVCVXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BCATCVCVXXX stand for?
BCAT is the institution code of Banco Comercial do Atlantico, CV is the ISO code of Cape Verde, CV is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Comercial do Atlantico?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCATCVCVXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cape Verde uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.