SWIFT/BIC code SFCOUYM1XXX
SFCOUYM1XXX belongs to South Financial Corporation in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SFCOUYM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SFCOUYM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | South Financial Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
The way the South Financial Corporation SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SFCO 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SFCOUYM1XXX?
The code SFCOUYM1XXX belongs to the head office of South Financial Corporation in Montevideo, Uruguay. It is the code to use when a payment to South Financial Corporation does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SFCOUYM1XXX mean?
SFCO is the bank code of South Financial Corporation, UY stands for Uruguay, M1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at South Financial Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SFCOUYM1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Uruguay uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to South Financial Corporation take in Uruguay?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to South Financial Corporation?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Uruguay with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does South Financial Corporation use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SFCOUYM1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for South Financial Corporation in Uruguay, 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.