SWIFT/BIC code CENRSVSSGTE
CENRSVSSGTE belongs to Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CENRSVSSGTE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CENRSVSS |
| Branch code | GTE |
| Bank | Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador |
| Branch | Gerencia de Tesoreria |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
The way the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CENR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SS Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GTE 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 branch is behind BIC CENRSVSSGTE?
CENRSVSSGTE identifies Gerencia de Tesoreria, a unit of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of CENRSVSSGTE stand for?
CENR is the bank code of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, SV stands for El Salvador, SS is the code for the city or region and GTE is the code of the branch Gerencia de Tesoreria.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter CENRSVSSGTE with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CENRSVSSGTE with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use CENRSVSS instead of CENRSVSSGTE?
CENRSVSS is the head office of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, while CENRSVSSGTE points to Gerencia de Tesoreria. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CENRSVSSGTE if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.