SWIFT/BIC code BEXTVECAXXX

BEXTVECAXXX belongs to Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal in Caracas, Venezuela.

BEXTVECAXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBEXTVECAXXX
8-character codeBEXTVECA
Branch codeXXX
BankBanco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal
BranchHead office
CityCaracas
CountryVenezuela

How the Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BEXT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
VE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
CA 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 BEXTVECAXXX?

BEXTVECAXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal in Caracas, Venezuela. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I use BEXTVECAXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BEXTVECAXXX against the details from Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal before sending.

Does Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BEXTVECAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal in Venezuela, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is BEXTVECA and BEXTVECAXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. BEXTVECA is the 8-character version of BEXTVECAXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal in Caracas.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BEXTVECAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Venezuela is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What do the letters in BEXTVECAXXX mean?

BEXT is the institution code of Banco Exterior, C.a. Banco Universal, VE stands for Venezuela, CA is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.