SWIFT/BIC code CEVCCRS1XXX
CEVCCRS1XXX belongs to Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CEVCCRS1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CEVCCRS1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CEVC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 institution is behind SWIFT code CEVCCRS1XXX?
CEVCCRS1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) in San Jose, Costa Rica. Use it when a payment to Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) in Costa Rica?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval) in Costa Rica?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Costa Rica with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval)?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CEVCCRS1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Costa Rica uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CEVCCRS1XXX mean?
CEVC is the institution code of Central de Valores, S.A. (Ceval), CR is the ISO code of Costa Rica, S1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter CEVCCRS1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CEVCCRS1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.