SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHSLB
BCCUCUHHSLB belongs to Banco Central de Cuba in La Habana, Cuba.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCCUCUHHSLB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCCUCUHH |
| Branch code | SLB |
| Bank | Banco Central de Cuba |
| Branch | Real Timegross Settlement Branch |
| City | La Habana |
| Country | Cuba |
How the Banco Central de Cuba SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCCU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SLB 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 BCCUCUHHSLB?
The code BCCUCUHHSLB belongs to Real Timegross Settlement Branch, a branch or department of Banco Central de Cuba in La Habana, Cuba. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BCCUCUHHSLB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BCCUCUHHSLB with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BCCUCUHHSLB mean?
BCCU is the bank code of Banco Central de Cuba, CU stands for Cuba, HH is the code for the city or region and SLB is the code of the department Real Timegross Settlement Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Central de Cuba in Cuba?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BCCUCUHH instead of BCCUCUHHSLB?
BCCUCUHH points to the head office of Banco Central de Cuba, while BCCUCUHHSLB is Real Timegross Settlement Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCCUCUHHSLB.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Central de Cuba?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHSLB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cuba is not part of SEPA, 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.