SWIFT/BIC code BOCAES21XXX
BOCAES21XXX belongs to Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOCAES21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOCAES21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Country | Spain |
The way the Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOCA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ES Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOCAES21XXX?
BOCAES21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca.
What do the letters in BOCAES21XXX mean?
BOCA is the institution code of Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca, ES stands for Spain, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca in Spain?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BOCAES21XXX to send euros to Spain?
Spain belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BOCAES21XXX.
Are BOCAES21 and BOCAES21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BOCAES21 is the 8-character version of BOCAES21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Canarias de Venezuela, Ca in Spain?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro 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.