SWIFT/BIC code BFSAARBFXXX
BFSAARBFXXX belongs to Banco de Formosa S.A. in Formosa, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFSAARBFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFSAARBF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de Formosa S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Formosa |
| Country | Argentina |
How the Banco de Formosa S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFSA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BF 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 institution uses SWIFT code BFSAARBFXXX?
The code BFSAARBFXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banco de Formosa S.A. in Formosa, Argentina. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco de Formosa S.A. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Formosa S.A. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Banco de Formosa S.A. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BFSAARBFXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco de Formosa S.A. in Argentina, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BFSAARBFXXX mean?
BFSA is the institution code of Banco de Formosa S.A., AR is the ISO code of Argentina, BF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de Formosa S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BFSAARBFXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Argentina is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is BFSAARBF and BFSAARBFXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BFSAARBF is the 8-character version of BFSAARBFXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banco de Formosa S.A. in Formosa.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.