SWIFT/BIC code MCFAARBAXXX
MCFAARBAXXX belongs to Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MCFAARBAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MCFAARBA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Buenos Aires |
| Country | Argentina |
The way the Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MCFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BA 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 MCFAARBAXXX?
The code MCFAARBAXXX belongs to the head office of Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.).
Does Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MCFAARBAXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) in Argentina, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Argentina with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in MCFAARBAXXX stand for?
MCFA is the institution code of Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.), AR stands for Argentina, BA is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code MCFAARBAXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Argentina uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Banco de Comercio S.A. (Formerly Metropolis Compania Financiera S.A.) take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.