SWIFT/BIC code CBABBBB1ACC
CBABBBB1ACC belongs to Central Bank of Barbados in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBABBBB1ACC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBABBBB1 |
| Branch code | ACC |
| Bank | Central Bank of Barbados |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bridgetown |
| Country | Barbados |
The way the Central Bank of Barbados SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- B1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ACC 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 SWIFT code CBABBBB1ACC?
The code CBABBBB1ACC belongs to Central Bank of Barbados, part of Central Bank of Barbados in Bridgetown, Barbados. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Barbados take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Bank of Barbados?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBABBBB1ACC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Barbados uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CBABBBB1ACC mean?
CBAB is the bank code of Central Bank of Barbados, BB is the ISO code of Barbados, B1 is the code for the city or region and ACC is the code of the department Central Bank of Barbados.
Can I use CBABBBB1 instead of CBABBBB1ACC?
CBABBBB1 is the main office of Central Bank of Barbados, while CBABBBB1ACC points to Central Bank of Barbados. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CBABBBB1ACC if the recipient asks for it.
Does Central Bank of Barbados have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of Barbados in Barbados. All of them are listed on the page of Central Bank of Barbados.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.