SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10R6
BCHICLR10R6 belongs to Banco de Chile in La Serena, Chile.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCHICLR10R6 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCHICLR1 |
| Branch code | 0R6 |
| Bank | Banco de Chile |
| Branch | — |
| City | La Serena |
| Country | Chile |
The way the Banco de Chile SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 0R6 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 is behind BIC BCHICLR10R6?
BCHICLR10R6 identifies Banco de Chile, a unit of Banco de Chile in La Serena, Chile. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BCHICLR10R6 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCHICLR10R6 against the details from Banco de Chile before sending.
What do the letters in BCHICLR10R6 stand for?
BCHI is the bank code of Banco de Chile, CL is the ISO code of Chile, R1 is the location code and 0R6 is the code of the department Banco de Chile.
Can I use BCHICLR1 instead of BCHICLR10R6?
BCHICLR1 points to the head office of Banco de Chile, while BCHICLR10R6 points to Banco de Chile. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCHICLR10R6 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banco de 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 de Chile?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.