SWIFT/BIC code BCIESVS1XXX
BCIESVS1XXX belongs to Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCIESVS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCIESVS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
How the Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCIE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BCIESVS1XXX?
The code BCIESVS1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use BCIESVS1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCIESVS1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BCIESVS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica in El Salvador, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are BCIESVS1 and BCIESVS1XXX the same code?
Yes. BCIESVS1 is the short version of BCIESVS1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica in San Salvador.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica in El Salvador?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BCIESVS1XXX mean?
BCIE is the bank code of Banco Centroamericano de Integracion Economica, SV stands for El Salvador, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.