SWIFT/BIC code CSCYNGLAXXX
CSCYNGLAXXX belongs to Central Securities Clearing System PLC in Lagos, Nigeria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSCYNGLAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSCYNGLA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central Securities Clearing System PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lagos |
| Country | Nigeria |
The way the Central Securities Clearing System PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSCY Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LA 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/BIC code CSCYNGLAXXX?
CSCYNGLAXXX identifies the head office of Central Securities Clearing System PLC in Lagos, Nigeria. Use it when you send money to an account at Central Securities Clearing System PLC.
What happens if I enter CSCYNGLAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CSCYNGLAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Central Securities Clearing System PLC use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CSCYNGLAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Central Securities Clearing System PLC in Nigeria, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Central Securities Clearing System PLC in Nigeria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Nigeria with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Securities Clearing System PLC?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CSCYNGLAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Nigeria is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CSCYNGLAXXX mean?
CSCY is the bank code of Central Securities Clearing System PLC, NG is the ISO code of Nigeria, LA is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.