SWIFT/BIC code CSTPSTSTXXX
CSTPSTSTXXX belongs to Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe in Sao Tome, São Tomé & Príncipe.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSTPSTSTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSTPSTST |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sao Tome |
| Country | São Tomé & Príncipe |
The way the Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSTP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- ST Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ST 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 uses SWIFT code CSTPSTSTXXX?
CSTPSTSTXXX identifies the head office of Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe in Sao Tome, São Tomé & Príncipe. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe.
What happens if I use CSTPSTSTXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CSTPSTSTXXX against the details from Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CSTPSTSTXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. São Tomé & Príncipe uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of CSTPSTSTXXX mean?
CSTP is the bank code of Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe, ST is the ISO code of São Tomé & Príncipe, ST is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Does Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, CSTPSTSTXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco Central de Sao Tome e Principe in São Tomé & Príncipe, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.