SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCRSJXXX

NOSCCRSJXXX belongs to Scotiabank de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica.

NOSCCRSJXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeNOSCCRSJXXX
8-character codeNOSCCRSJ
Branch codeXXX
BankScotiabank de Costa Rica
BranchHead office
CitySan Jose
CountryCosta Rica

How the Scotiabank de Costa Rica SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

NOSC 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 bank is behind SWIFT code NOSCCRSJXXX?

NOSCCRSJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Scotiabank de Costa Rica in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Scotiabank de Costa Rica.

Does Scotiabank de Costa Rica use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, NOSCCRSJXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Scotiabank de Costa Rica in Costa Rica, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

How long does it take to send money to Scotiabank de Costa Rica?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What do the letters in NOSCCRSJXXX stand for?

NOSC is the bank code of Scotiabank de Costa Rica, CR stands for Costa Rica, SJ is the location code and XXX means the head office.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Scotiabank de Costa Rica?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code NOSCCRSJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Costa Rica uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What is the best way to send money to Scotiabank de Costa Rica in Costa Rica?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Costa Rica with transfer services before you send.

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