SWIFT/BIC code BESCCVCPXXX
BESCCVCPXXX belongs to Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) in Praia, Cape Verde.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BESCCVCPXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BESCCVCP |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Praia |
| Country | Cape Verde |
The way the Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BESC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CP 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BESCCVCPXXX?
BESCCVCPXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) in Praia, Cape Verde. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA).
What happens if I enter BESCCVCPXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BESCCVCPXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BESCCVCPXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) in Cape Verde, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are BESCCVCP and BESCCVCPXXX the same code?
Yes. BESCCVCP is the 8-character version of BESCCVCPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA) in Praia.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BESCCVCPXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cape Verde uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BESCCVCPXXX stand for?
BESC is the institution code of Banco Internacional de Cabo Verde, SA (Formerly Banco Espirito Santo de Cabo Verde, SA), CV is the ISO code of Cape Verde, CP is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.