SWIFT/BIC code SAINCWCUXXX
SAINCWCUXXX belongs to South American International Bank of Curacao in Willemstad, Curaçao.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAINCWCUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAINCWCU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South American International Bank of Curacao |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Willemstad |
| Country | Curaçao |
The way the South American International Bank of Curacao SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAIN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CU 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 is behind BIC SAINCWCUXXX?
The code SAINCWCUXXX belongs to the main office of South American International Bank of Curacao in Willemstad, Curaçao. It is the code to use when a payment to South American International Bank of Curacao does not need a specific branch.
Are SAINCWCU and SAINCWCUXXX the same code?
Yes. SAINCWCU is the short version of SAINCWCUXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to South American International Bank of Curacao in Willemstad.
What is the cheapest way to send money to South American International Bank of Curacao in Curaçao?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Curaçao with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at South American International Bank of Curacao?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SAINCWCUXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Curaçao is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SAINCWCUXXX mean?
SAIN is the institution code of South American International Bank of Curacao, CW stands for Curaçao, CU is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does South American International Bank of Curacao use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SAINCWCUXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for South American International Bank of Curacao in Curaçao, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.