SWIFT/BIC code BCCENIMAXXX

BCCENIMAXXX belongs to Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A. in Managua, Nicaragua.

BCCENIMAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBCCENIMAXXX
8-character codeBCCENIMA
Branch codeXXX
BankBanco Lafise Bancentro, S.A.
BranchHead office
CityManagua
CountryNicaragua

The way the Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A. SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BCCE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
NI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
MA 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 is behind BIC BCCENIMAXXX?

BCCENIMAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A. in Managua, Nicaragua. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A..

What does each part of BCCENIMAXXX stand for?

BCCE is the institution code of Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A., NI is the ISO code of Nicaragua, MA 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 Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCCENIMAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Nicaragua uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What is the best way to send money to Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Nicaragua with specialist providers before you send.

Is BCCENIMA and BCCENIMAXXX the same code?

Yes. BCCENIMA is the short version of BCCENIMAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A. in Managua.

How long does a transfer to Banco Lafise Bancentro, S.A. take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.