SWIFT/BIC code FOAGSVSSXXX
FOAGSVSSXXX belongs to Banco de Fomento Agropecuario in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FOAGSVSSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FOAGSVSS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de Fomento Agropecuario |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
How the Banco de Fomento Agropecuario SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FOAG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SS 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 BIC FOAGSVSSXXX?
The code FOAGSVSSXXX belongs to the main office of Banco de Fomento Agropecuario in San Salvador, El Salvador. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco de Fomento Agropecuario.
Are FOAGSVSS and FOAGSVSSXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FOAGSVSS is the short version of FOAGSVSSXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco de Fomento Agropecuario in San Salvador.
Does Banco de Fomento Agropecuario use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FOAGSVSSXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco de Fomento Agropecuario in El Salvador, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in FOAGSVSSXXX mean?
FOAG is the institution code of Banco de Fomento Agropecuario, SV stands for El Salvador, SS is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Fomento Agropecuario?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FOAGSVSSXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. El Salvador is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter FOAGSVSSXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check FOAGSVSSXXX against the details from Banco de Fomento Agropecuario before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.