SWIFT/BIC code BCSDBBB1XXX
BCSDBBB1XXX belongs to Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCSDBBB1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCSDBBB1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bridgetown |
| Country | Barbados |
How the Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCSD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 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 BIC BCSDBBB1XXX?
BCSDBBB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. in Bridgetown, Barbados. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc..
What is the best way to send money to Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. in Barbados?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Barbados with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Is BCSDBBB1 and BCSDBBB1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BCSDBBB1 is the 8-character version of BCSDBBB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc. in Bridgetown.
What happens if I enter BCSDBBB1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BCSDBBB1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BCSDBBB1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Barbados uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BCSDBBB1XXX stand for?
BCSD is the bank code of Barbados Central Securities Depository Inc., BB is the ISO code of Barbados, B1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.