SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10R3
BCHICLR10R3 belongs to Banco de Chile in Arica, Chile.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCHICLR10R3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCHICLR1 |
| Branch code | 0R3 |
| Bank | Banco de Chile |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arica |
| Country | Chile |
How the Banco de Chile SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCHI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- R1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0R3 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 BIC BCHICLR10R3?
The code BCHICLR10R3 belongs to Banco de Chile, a unit of Banco de Chile in Arica, Chile. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BCHICLR10R3 mean?
BCHI is the bank code of Banco de Chile, CL stands for Chile, R1 is the code for the city or region and 0R3 is the code of the branch Banco de Chile.
What happens if I enter BCHICLR10R3 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCHICLR10R3 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Chile?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Chile?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10R3, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Chile is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BCHICLR1 instead of BCHICLR10R3?
BCHICLR1 points to the head office of Banco de Chile, while BCHICLR10R3 points to Banco de Chile. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCHICLR10R3 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.