SWIFT/BIC code BNCRCRSJGCI
BNCRCRSJGCI belongs to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNCRCRSJGCI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNCRCRSJ |
| Branch code | GCI |
| Bank | Banco Nacional de Costa Rica |
| Branch | — |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNCR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GCI 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 SWIFT code BNCRCRSJGCI?
The code BNCRCRSJGCI belongs to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, a branch or department of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica take in Costa Rica?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BNCRCRSJGCI stand for?
BNCR is the bank code of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, CR stands for Costa Rica, SJ is the location code and GCI is the code of the branch Banco Nacional de Costa Rica.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Nacional de Costa Rica?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BNCRCRSJGCI, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BNCRCRSJ instead of BNCRCRSJGCI?
BNCRCRSJ is the head office of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, while BNCRCRSJGCI points to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BNCRCRSJGCI.
What happens if I enter BNCRCRSJGCI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNCRCRSJGCI with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.