SWIFT/BIC code BSCHARBASSS
BSCHARBASSS belongs to Banco Santander Rio S.A. in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHARBASSS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHARBA |
| Branch code | SSS |
| Bank | Banco Santander Rio S.A. |
| Branch | Securities Services System |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
The way the Banco Santander Rio S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SSS 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 uses BIC BSCHARBASSS?
The code BSCHARBASSS belongs to Securities Services System, part of Banco Santander Rio S.A. in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Santander Rio S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BSCHARBASSS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Argentina uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Santander Rio S.A. in Argentina?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use BSCHARBA instead of BSCHARBASSS?
BSCHARBA is the main office of Banco Santander Rio S.A., while BSCHARBASSS is Securities Services System. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BSCHARBASSS if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander Rio S.A.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Argentina with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in BSCHARBASSS stand for?
BSCH is the institution code of Banco Santander Rio S.A., AR is the ISO code of Argentina, BA is the code for the city or region and SSS identifies the branch Securities Services System.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.