SWIFT/BIC code CAOVCRS1XXX

CAOVCRS1XXX belongs to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos in San Jose, Costa Rica.

CAOVCRS1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCAOVCRS1XXX
8-character codeCAOVCRS1
Branch codeXXX
BankCooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos
BranchHead office
CitySan Jose
CountryCosta Rica

How the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

CAOV Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CR Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
S1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CAOVCRS1XXX?

CAOVCRS1XXX identifies the main office of Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when a payment to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos in Costa Rica?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Costa Rica with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – CAOVCRS1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos in Costa Rica, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Are CAOVCRS1 and CAOVCRS1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. CAOVCRS1 is the short version of CAOVCRS1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos in San Jose.

How long does a transfer to Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos take in Costa Rica?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What happens if I enter CAOVCRS1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CAOVCRS1XXX against the details from Cooperativa de Ahorro y Credito de Los Servidores Publicos before sending.

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