SWIFT/BIC code COMWBSNSXXX
COMWBSNSXXX belongs to Commonwealth Bank Limited in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMWBSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMWBSNS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Commonwealth Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
The way the Commonwealth Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COMW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NS 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 COMWBSNSXXX?
COMWBSNSXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Commonwealth Bank Limited in Nassau, Bahamas. Use it when a payment to Commonwealth Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
Is COMWBSNS and COMWBSNSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. COMWBSNS is the 8-character version of COMWBSNSXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Commonwealth Bank Limited in Nassau.
How long does a transfer to Commonwealth Bank Limited take in Bahamas?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of COMWBSNSXXX mean?
COMW is the bank code of Commonwealth Bank Limited, BS is the ISO code of Bahamas, NS is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Commonwealth Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COMWBSNSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Commonwealth Bank Limited?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Bahamas with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.