SWIFT/BIC code BNSTSTS1XXX
BNSTSTS1XXX belongs to Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe in Sao Tome, São Tomé & Príncipe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BNSTSTS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BNSTSTS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sao Tome |
| Country | São Tomé & Príncipe |
How the Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BNST Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ST Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code BNSTSTS1XXX?
BNSTSTS1XXX identifies the headquarters of Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe in Sao Tome, São Tomé & Príncipe. Use it when a payment to Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe in São Tomé & Príncipe?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in São Tomé & Príncipe with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BNSTSTS1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BNSTSTS1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are BNSTSTS1 and BNSTSTS1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BNSTSTS1 is the short version of BNSTSTS1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe in Sao Tome.
Does Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BNSTSTS1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe in São Tomé & Príncipe, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Nacional de Sao Tome e Principe?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BNSTSTS1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. São Tomé & Príncipe is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.