SWIFT/BIC code JSBBBSN1XXX

JSBBBSN1XXX belongs to J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited in Nassau, Bahamas.

JSBBBSN1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeJSBBBSN1XXX
8-character codeJSBBBSN1
Branch codeXXX
BankJ. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited
BranchHead office
CityNassau
CountryBahamas

How the J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

JSBB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
BS Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
N1 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 uses SWIFT code JSBBBSN1XXX?

JSBBBSN1XXX identifies the head office of J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited in Nassau, Bahamas. It is the code to use when a payment to J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bahamas with transfer services before you send.

Does J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, JSBBBSN1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited in Bahamas, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do I need to send money to an account at J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code JSBBBSN1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in JSBBBSN1XXX mean?

JSBB is the institution code of J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited, BS stands for Bahamas, N1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

Are JSBBBSN1 and JSBBBSN1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. JSBBBSN1 is the 8-character version of JSBBBSN1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach J. Safra Bank (Bahamas) Limited in Nassau.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.