SWIFT/BIC code CENRSVSSXXX
CENRSVSSXXX belongs to Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CENRSVSSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CENRSVSS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
The way the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code CENRSVSSXXX?
CENRSVSSXXX identifies the head office of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador. Use it when a payment to Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use CENRSVSSXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CENRSVSSXXX against the details from Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador before sending.
Does Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador in El Salvador. All of them are listed on the page of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CENRSVSSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. El Salvador uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of CENRSVSSXXX stand for?
CENR is the institution code of Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador, SV is the ISO code of El Salvador, SS is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador take in El Salvador?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist 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.