SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHSUC
BCCUCUHHSUC belongs to Banco Central de Cuba in La Habana, Cuba.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCCUCUHHSUC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCCUCUHH |
| Branch code | SUC |
| Bank | Banco Central de Cuba |
| Branch | Sistema Unico de Compensacion Regional |
| City | La Habana |
| Country | Cuba |
How the Banco Central de Cuba SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SUC 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 code BCCUCUHHSUC?
BCCUCUHHSUC identifies Sistema Unico de Compensacion Regional, part of Banco Central de Cuba in La Habana, Cuba. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Central de Cuba?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHSUC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Cuba uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Central de Cuba in Cuba?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Cuba with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BCCUCUHH instead of BCCUCUHHSUC?
BCCUCUHH is the head office of Banco Central de Cuba, while BCCUCUHHSUC points to Sistema Unico de Compensacion Regional. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BCCUCUHHSUC.
How long does a transfer to Banco Central de Cuba take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Does Banco Central de Cuba have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Central de Cuba in Cuba, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Central de Cuba.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.