SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHXXX
BCCUCUHHXXX belongs to Banco Central de Cuba in La Habana, Cuba.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCCUCUHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCCUCUHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Central de Cuba |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHXXX?
BCCUCUHHXXX identifies the head office of Banco Central de Cuba in La Habana, Cuba. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Central de Cuba.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Central de Cuba in Cuba?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Cuba with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BCCUCUHHXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCCUCUHHXXX against the details from Banco Central de Cuba before sending.
Has Banco Central de Cuba got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Central de Cuba in Cuba. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BCCUCUHHXXX 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 XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Central de Cuba?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCCUCUHHXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cuba uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.