SWIFT/BIC code CARACWCUXXX
CARACWCUXXX belongs to Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. in Willemstad, Curaçao.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CARACWCUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CARACWCU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Willemstad |
| Country | Curaçao |
The way the Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CARA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CU 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 institution is behind SWIFT code CARACWCUXXX?
CARACWCUXXX identifies the main office of Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. in Willemstad, Curaçao. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V..
Does Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – CARACWCUXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. in Curaçao, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are CARACWCU and CARACWCUXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CARACWCU is the short version of CARACWCUXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. in Willemstad.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CARACWCUXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Curaçao is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CARACWCUXXX mean?
CARA is the institution code of Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V., CW is the ISO code of Curaçao, CU is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Bancaribe Curacao Bank N.V. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.