SWIFT/BIC code CBABBBBBXXX
CBABBBBBXXX belongs to Central Bank of Barbados in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBABBBBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBABBBBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central Bank of Barbados |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bridgetown |
| Country | Barbados |
How the Central Bank of Barbados SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- BB 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 code CBABBBBBXXX?
The code CBABBBBBXXX belongs to the main office of Central Bank of Barbados in Bridgetown, Barbados. Use it when you send money to an account at Central Bank of Barbados.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central Bank of Barbados in Barbados?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Barbados with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are CBABBBBB and CBABBBBBXXX the same code?
Yes. CBABBBBB is the 8-character version of CBABBBBBXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Central Bank of Barbados in Bridgetown.
What does each part of CBABBBBBXXX mean?
CBAB is the institution code of Central Bank of Barbados, BB is the ISO code of Barbados, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Central Bank of Barbados?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBABBBBBXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Barbados is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of Barbados take in Barbados?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.