SWIFT/BIC code CIDBCKC1XXX

CIDBCKC1XXX belongs to Cook Islands Development Bank in Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

CIDBCKC1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCIDBCKC1XXX
8-character codeCIDBCKC1
Branch codeXXX
BankCook Islands Development Bank
BranchHead office
CityRarotonga
CountryCook Islands

How the Cook Islands Development Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CIDB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
CK Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
C1 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 uses SWIFT code CIDBCKC1XXX?

CIDBCKC1XXX identifies the main office of Cook Islands Development Bank in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. It is the code to use when a payment to Cook Islands Development Bank does not need a specific branch.

Are CIDBCKC1 and CIDBCKC1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. CIDBCKC1 is the 8-character version of CIDBCKC1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Cook Islands Development Bank in Rarotonga.

What happens if I enter CIDBCKC1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CIDBCKC1XXX against the details from Cook Islands Development Bank before sending.

Does Cook Islands Development Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, CIDBCKC1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Cook Islands Development Bank in Cook Islands, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the best way to send money to Cook Islands Development Bank in Cook Islands?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in New Zealand Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need to send money to an account at Cook Islands Development Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CIDBCKC1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cook Islands is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.