SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCLR10R3
BSCHCLR10R3 belongs to Banco Santander Chile in Arica, Chile.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHCLR10R3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHCLR1 |
| Branch code | 0R3 |
| Bank | Banco Santander Chile |
| Branch | — |
| City | Arica |
| Country | Chile |
The way the Banco Santander Chile SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CL Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- R1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 0R3 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 BIC BSCHCLR10R3?
BSCHCLR10R3 identifies Banco Santander Chile, a unit of Banco Santander Chile in Arica, Chile. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Santander Chile?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Chile with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BSCHCLR10R3 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BSCHCLR10R3 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Santander Chile in Chile?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in BSCHCLR10R3 mean?
BSCH is the institution code of Banco Santander Chile, CL is the ISO code of Chile, R1 is the location code and 0R3 is the code of the department Banco Santander Chile.
What do I need to send money to an account at Banco Santander Chile?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BSCHCLR10R3, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Chile uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.