SWIFT/BIC code BKSACLRMXXX

BKSACLRMXXX belongs to Scotiabank Chile in Santiago, Chile.

BKSACLRMXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKSACLRMXXX
8-character codeBKSACLRM
Branch codeXXX
BankScotiabank Chile
BranchHead office
CitySantiago
CountryChile

The way the Scotiabank Chile SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BKSA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CL Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
RM 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 BKSACLRMXXX?

BKSACLRMXXX identifies the main office of Scotiabank Chile in Santiago, Chile. It is the code to use when a payment to Scotiabank Chile does not need a specific branch.

Is BKSACLRM and BKSACLRMXXX the same code?

Yes. BKSACLRM is the short version of BKSACLRMXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Scotiabank Chile in Santiago.

What is the best way to send money to Scotiabank Chile?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Chile with specialist providers before you send.

How long does it take to send money to Scotiabank Chile in Chile?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Scotiabank Chile?

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

What does each part of BKSACLRMXXX stand for?

BKSA is the bank code of Scotiabank Chile, CL is the ISO code of Chile, RM is the code for the city or region 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.