SWIFT/BIC code VZLAVECAXXX
VZLAVECAXXX belongs to Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal in Caracas, Venezuela.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VZLAVECAXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VZLAVECA |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Caracas |
| Country | Venezuela |
How the Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VZLA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- CA 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/BIC code VZLAVECAXXX?
VZLAVECAXXX identifies the head office of Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal in Caracas, Venezuela. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal.
Is VZLAVECA and VZLAVECAXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VZLAVECA is the 8-character version of VZLAVECAXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal in Caracas.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal in Venezuela?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Venezuela with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use VZLAVECAXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VZLAVECAXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VZLAVECAXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal in Venezuela, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de Venezuela, S.A. Banco Universal?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code VZLAVECAXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Venezuela uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.