SWIFT/BIC code BPDCCRSJXXX
BPDCCRSJXXX belongs to Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPDCCRSJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPDCCRSJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPDC 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
What bank uses BIC BPDCCRSJXXX?
BPDCCRSJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal does not need a specific branch.
Does Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BPDCCRSJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal in Costa Rica, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal take in Costa Rica?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in BPDCCRSJXXX mean?
BPDC is the bank code of Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal, CR stands for Costa Rica, SJ is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BPDCCRSJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Popular y de Desarrollo Comunal in Costa Rica?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Costa Rica with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.