SWIFT/BIC code FCIBLCLCXXX
FCIBLCLCXXX belongs to Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited in Castries, St. Lucia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCIBLCLCXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCIBLCLC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Castries |
| Country | St. Lucia |
How the Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCIB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LC Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LC 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 is behind BIC FCIBLCLCXXX?
FCIBLCLCXXX identifies the headquarters of Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited in Castries, St. Lucia. Use it when you send money to an account at Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited.
What do the letters in FCIBLCLCXXX stand for?
FCIB is the institution code of Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited, LC stands for St. Lucia, LC is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCIBLCLCXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. St. Lucia is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited in St. Lucia?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in St. Lucia with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are FCIBLCLC and FCIBLCLCXXX the same code?
Yes. FCIBLCLC is the 8-character version of FCIBLCLCXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Firstcaribbean International Bank (Barbados) Limited in Castries.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.