SWIFT/BIC code BSAFBSNSXXX

BSAFBSNSXXX belongs to Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. in Nassau, Bahamas.

BSAFBSNSXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBSAFBSNSXXX
8-character codeBSAFBSNS
Branch codeXXX
BankBank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD.
BranchHead office
CityNassau
CountryBahamas

How the Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BSAF Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
BS Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
NS 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 bank is behind BIC BSAFBSNSXXX?

The code BSAFBSNSXXX belongs to the main office of Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD..

Are BSAFBSNS and BSAFBSNSXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BSAFBSNS is the 8-character version of BSAFBSNSXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. in Nassau.

Does Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BSAFBSNSXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. in Bahamas, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter BSAFBSNSXXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BSAFBSNSXXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD. in Bahamas?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahamas with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of BSAFBSNSXXX stand for?

BSAF is the bank code of Bank J. Safra Sarasin (Bahamas) LTD., BS is the ISO code of Bahamas, NS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.