SWIFT/BIC code COOVCWC1XXX
COOVCWC1XXX belongs to Banco Continental Overseas N.V. in Willemstad, Curaçao.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COOVCWC1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COOVCWC1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Continental Overseas N.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Willemstad |
| Country | Curaçao |
The way the Banco Continental Overseas N.V. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COOV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CW 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
What bank uses BIC COOVCWC1XXX?
The code COOVCWC1XXX belongs to the head office of Banco Continental Overseas N.V. in Willemstad, Curaçao. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Continental Overseas N.V. does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of COOVCWC1XXX stand for?
COOV is the institution code of Banco Continental Overseas N.V., CW is the ISO code of Curaçao, C1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Continental Overseas N.V.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code COOVCWC1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Curaçao uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banco Continental Overseas N.V. take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Does Banco Continental Overseas N.V. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, COOVCWC1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Continental Overseas N.V. in Curaçao, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Continental Overseas N.V.?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Curaçao with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.