SWIFT/BIC code ECSXKNSKXXX
ECSXKNSKXXX belongs to Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECSXKNSKXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECSXKNSK |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Basseterre |
| Country | St. Kitts & Nevis |
The way the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECSX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SK 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 ECSXKNSKXXX?
ECSXKNSKXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD in Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis. Use it when you send money to an account at Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ECSXKNSKXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. St. Kitts & Nevis is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ECSXKNSKXXX mean?
ECSX is the bank code of Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD, KN is the ISO code of St. Kitts & Nevis, SK is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD in St. Kitts & Nevis?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is ECSXKNSK and ECSXKNSKXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ECSXKNSK is the short version of ECSXKNSKXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD in Basseterre.
What is the best way to send money to Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange LTD?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in St. Kitts & Nevis with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.