SWIFT/BIC code CBARAWAWXXX
CBARAWAWXXX belongs to Centrale Bank van Aruba in Oranjestad, Aruba.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBARAWAWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBARAWAW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Centrale Bank van Aruba |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oranjestad |
| Country | Aruba |
The way the Centrale Bank van Aruba SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBAR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AW 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 bank is behind BIC CBARAWAWXXX?
The code CBARAWAWXXX belongs to the main office of Centrale Bank van Aruba in Oranjestad, Aruba. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Centrale Bank van Aruba.
Are CBARAWAW and CBARAWAWXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. CBARAWAW is the 8-character version of CBARAWAWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Centrale Bank van Aruba in Oranjestad.
Does Centrale Bank van Aruba have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CBARAWAWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Centrale Bank van Aruba in Aruba, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in CBARAWAWXXX stand for?
CBAR is the bank code of Centrale Bank van Aruba, AW is the ISO code of Aruba, AW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Centrale Bank van Aruba?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBARAWAWXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Aruba is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Centrale Bank van Aruba?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.