SWIFT/BIC code SOFCVEC1XXX
SOFCVEC1XXX belongs to Sociedad Financiera Consolidada in Caracas, Venezuela.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOFCVEC1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOFCVEC1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sociedad Financiera Consolidada |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Caracas |
| Country | Venezuela |
How the Sociedad Financiera Consolidada SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SOFC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- C1 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 uses SWIFT code SOFCVEC1XXX?
SOFCVEC1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Sociedad Financiera Consolidada in Caracas, Venezuela. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sociedad Financiera Consolidada.
How long does a transfer to Sociedad Financiera Consolidada take in Venezuela?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in SOFCVEC1XXX mean?
SOFC is the bank code of Sociedad Financiera Consolidada, VE stands for Venezuela, C1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Sociedad Financiera Consolidada?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SOFCVEC1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Venezuela is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Are SOFCVEC1 and SOFCVEC1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SOFCVEC1 is the short version of SOFCVEC1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sociedad Financiera Consolidada in Caracas.
What is the best way to send money to Sociedad Financiera Consolidada?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Venezuela with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.