SWIFT/BIC code BCECCLA1XXX
BCECCLA1XXX belongs to Banco Central de Chile in Santiago, Chile.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCECCLA1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCECCLA1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Central de Chile |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Santiago |
| Country | Chile |
How the Banco Central de Chile SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCEC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- A1 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BCECCLA1XXX?
BCECCLA1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Banco Central de Chile in Santiago, Chile. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Central de Chile.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Central de Chile in Chile?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chile with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Central de Chile in Chile?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Central de Chile?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BCECCLA1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Chile uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BCECCLA1XXX mean?
BCEC is the institution code of Banco Central de Chile, CL is the ISO code of Chile, A1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Banco Central de Chile have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Central de Chile in Chile. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.