SWIFT/BIC code BIGABSNSXXX
BIGABSNSXXX belongs to Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIGABSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIGABSNS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
The way the Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIGA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BIGABSNSXXX?
BIGABSNSXXX identifies the head office of Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited in Nassau, Bahamas. Use it when a payment to Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is BIGABSNS and BIGABSNSXXX the same code?
Yes. BIGABSNS is the 8-character version of BIGABSNSXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited in Nassau.
How long does it take to send money to Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited in Bahamas?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BIGABSNSXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in BIGABSNSXXX mean?
BIGA is the bank code of Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited, BS stands for Bahamas, NS is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Suisse Brazil (Bahamas) Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahamas with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.