SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10R8
BCHICLR10R8 belongs to Banco de Chile in Puerto Montt, Chile.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCHICLR10R8 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCHICLR1 |
| Branch code | 0R8 |
| Bank | Banco de Chile |
| Branch | — |
| City | Puerto Montt |
| Country | Chile |
How 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.
- 0R8 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 uses BIC BCHICLR10R8?
The code BCHICLR10R8 belongs to Banco de Chile, a unit of Banco de Chile in Puerto Montt, Chile. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Banco de Chile have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 15 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Chile in Chile. All of them are listed on the page of Banco de Chile.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Chile take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Chile?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10R8, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Chile uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BCHICLR10R8 stand for?
BCHI is the bank code of Banco de Chile, CL is the ISO code of Chile, R1 is the location code and 0R8 identifies the department Banco de Chile.
Can I use BCHICLR1 instead of BCHICLR10R8?
BCHICLR1 points to the main office of Banco de Chile, while BCHICLR10R8 points to Banco de Chile. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BCHICLR10R8 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.