SWIFT/BIC code MERBBOLXSCZ
MERBBOLXSCZ belongs to Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MERBBOLXSCZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MERBBOLX |
| Branch code | SCZ |
| Bank | Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Santa Cruz de la Sierra |
| Country | Bolivia |
How the Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MERB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- LX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SCZ 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 is behind BIC MERBBOLXSCZ?
The code MERBBOLXSCZ belongs to Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A., a branch or department of Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A. in Bolivia, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MERBBOLXSCZ, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Bolivia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use MERBBOLX instead of MERBBOLXSCZ?
MERBBOLX is the main office of Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A., while MERBBOLXSCZ is Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MERBBOLXSCZ if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in MERBBOLXSCZ mean?
MERB is the bank code of Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A., BO stands for Bolivia, LX is the code for the city or region and SCZ identifies the department Banco Mercantil Santa Cruz S.A..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.