SWIFT/BIC code SCHTBSNSXXX
SCHTBSNSXXX belongs to Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. in Nassau, Bahamas.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHTBSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHTBSNS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nassau |
| Country | Bahamas |
How the Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCHT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- BS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- NS 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 BIC SCHTBSNSXXX?
The code SCHTBSNSXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. in Nassau, Bahamas. Use it when a payment to Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCHTBSNSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Bahamas uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in SCHTBSNSXXX stand for?
SCHT is the bank code of Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD., BS stands for Bahamas, NS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Bahamas with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use SCHTBSNSXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SCHTBSNSXXX against the details from Banco Santander Bahamas Intl. LTD. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.