SWIFT/BIC code RAFAUYM1XXX

RAFAUYM1XXX belongs to Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. in Montevideo, Uruguay.

RAFAUYM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRAFAUYM1XXX
8-character codeRAFAUYM1
Branch codeXXX
BankRepublica A.f.a.p. S.A.
BranchHead office
CityMontevideo
CountryUruguay

How the Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. SWIFT/BIC works

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

RAFA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
UY Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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 is behind SWIFT code RAFAUYM1XXX?

RAFAUYM1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. in Montevideo, Uruguay. Use it when you send money to an account at Republica A.f.a.p. S.A..

What happens if I use RAFAUYM1XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RAFAUYM1XXX against the details from Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. before sending.

How long does a transfer to Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. take in Uruguay?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Does Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – RAFAUYM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Republica A.f.a.p. S.A. in Uruguay, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Republica A.f.a.p. S.A.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code RAFAUYM1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uruguay is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of RAFAUYM1XXX stand for?

RAFA is the institution code of Republica A.f.a.p. S.A., UY is the ISO code of Uruguay, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

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