SWIFT/BIC code ICELCRSJXXX
ICELCRSJXXX belongs to Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICELCRSJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICELCRSJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Jose |
| Country | Costa Rica |
How the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICEL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SJ 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 is behind SWIFT code ICELCRSJXXX?
ICELCRSJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad in San Jose, Costa Rica. Use it when you send money to an account at Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
Does Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ICELCRSJXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad in Costa Rica, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are ICELCRSJ and ICELCRSJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ICELCRSJ is the short version of ICELCRSJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad in San Jose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICELCRSJXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ICELCRSJXXX stand for?
ICEL is the bank code of Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, CR is the ISO code of Costa Rica, SJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use ICELCRSJXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ICELCRSJXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.