SWIFT/BIC code LLBAVECAXXX
LLBAVECAXXX belongs to Banco del Alba in Caracas, Venezuela.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LLBAVECAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LLBAVECA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco del Alba |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Caracas |
| Country | Venezuela |
The way the Banco del Alba SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LLBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA 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
What bank uses SWIFT code LLBAVECAXXX?
LLBAVECAXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Banco del Alba in Caracas, Venezuela. Use it when a payment to Banco del Alba does not need a specific branch.
Does Banco del Alba have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – LLBAVECAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco del Alba in Venezuela, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter LLBAVECAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check LLBAVECAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Are LLBAVECA and LLBAVECAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. LLBAVECA is the 8-character version of LLBAVECAXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banco del Alba in Caracas.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco del Alba?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code LLBAVECAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Venezuela is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in LLBAVECAXXX mean?
LLBA is the institution code of Banco del Alba, VE is the ISO code of Venezuela, CA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.