SWIFT/BIC code BCBTBZBZXXX
BCBTBZBZXXX belongs to Belize Bank International Limited in Belize City, Belize.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCBTBZBZXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCBTBZBZ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Belize Bank International Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Belize City |
| Country | Belize |
How the Belize Bank International Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCBT 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BCBTBZBZXXX?
BCBTBZBZXXX identifies the head office of Belize Bank International Limited in Belize City, Belize. Use it when you send money to an account at Belize Bank International Limited.
What happens if I use BCBTBZBZXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCBTBZBZXXX with the recipient before sending.
Are BCBTBZBZ and BCBTBZBZXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCBTBZBZ is the 8-character version of BCBTBZBZXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Belize Bank International Limited in Belize City.
Does Belize Bank International Limited have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCBTBZBZXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Belize Bank International Limited in Belize, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Belize Bank International Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Belize with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Belize Bank International Limited in Belize?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.