SWIFT/BIC code ECBTKYK1XXX
ECBTKYK1XXX belongs to Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBTKYK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBTKYK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
How the Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECBT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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/BIC code ECBTKYK1XXX?
The code ECBTKYK1XXX belongs to the head office of Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited.
Is ECBTKYK1 and ECBTKYK1XXX the same code?
Yes. ECBTKYK1 is the short version of ECBTKYK1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited in Georgetown.
How long does a transfer to Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Cayman Islands with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of ECBTKYK1XXX mean?
ECBT is the institution code of Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited, KY stands for Cayman Islands, K1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Euro Canadian Bank and Trust Company Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ECBTKYK1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Cayman Islands uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.