SWIFT/BIC code BCCRCRSJXXX
BCCRCRSJXXX belongs to Banco Central de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCCRCRSJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCCRCRSJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Central de Costa Rica |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
The way the Banco Central de Costa Rica SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCCR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SJ 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/BIC code BCCRCRSJXXX?
BCCRCRSJXXX identifies the head office of Banco Central de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Central de Costa Rica.
What happens if I enter BCCRCRSJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCCRCRSJXXX against the details from Banco Central de Costa Rica before you confirm.
Does Banco Central de Costa Rica use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCCRCRSJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Central de Costa Rica in Costa Rica, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Banco Central de Costa Rica take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Central de Costa Rica?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCCRCRSJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BCCRCRSJXXX mean?
BCCR is the bank code of Banco Central de Costa Rica, CR is the ISO code of Costa Rica, SJ is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.