SWIFT/BIC code BNCRCRSJXXX
BNCRCRSJXXX belongs to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNCRCRSJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNCRCRSJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Nacional de Costa Rica |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
The way 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.
- 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 BIC BNCRCRSJXXX?
BNCRCRSJXXX identifies the main office of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Use it when a payment to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica does not need a 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, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is BNCRCRSJ and BNCRCRSJXXX the same code?
Yes. BNCRCRSJ is the short version of BNCRCRSJXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in San Jose.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Nacional de Costa Rica?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNCRCRSJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BNCRCRSJXXX mean?
BNCR is the institution code of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, CR stands for Costa Rica, SJ is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Banco Nacional de Costa Rica have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Nacional de Costa Rica in Costa Rica. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Nacional de Costa Rica.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.