SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10RA
BCHICLR10RA belongs to Banco de Chile in Punta Arenas, Chile.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCHICLR10RA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCHICLR1 |
| Branch code | 0RA |
| Bank | Banco de Chile |
| Branch | — |
| City | Punta Arenas |
| Country | Chile |
The way 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.
- 0RA 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10RA?
BCHICLR10RA identifies Banco de Chile, part of Banco de Chile in Punta Arenas, Chile. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Chile?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Chile with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BCHICLR1 instead of BCHICLR10RA?
BCHICLR1 is the head office of Banco de Chile, while BCHICLR10RA is Banco de Chile. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BCHICLR10RA if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BCHICLR10RA stand for?
BCHI is the institution code of Banco de Chile, CL stands for Chile, R1 is the location code and 0RA identifies the department Banco de Chile.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Chile take in Chile?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Chile?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCHICLR10RA, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.