SWIFT/BIC code WISBSXSMXXX
WISBSXSMXXX belongs to Windward Islands Bank LTD, The in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WISBSXSMXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WISBSXSM |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Windward Islands Bank LTD, The |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Philipsburg |
| Country | Sint Maarten |
How the Windward Islands Bank LTD, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WISB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SX Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SM 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 BIC WISBSXSMXXX?
The code WISBSXSMXXX belongs to the head office of Windward Islands Bank LTD, The in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. It is the code to use when a payment to Windward Islands Bank LTD, The does not need a specific branch.
Does Windward Islands Bank LTD, The use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WISBSXSMXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Windward Islands Bank LTD, The in Sint Maarten, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I enter WISBSXSMXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WISBSXSMXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in WISBSXSMXXX stand for?
WISB is the institution code of Windward Islands Bank LTD, The, SX stands for Sint Maarten, SM is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Windward Islands Bank LTD, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WISBSXSMXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Sint Maarten is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Is WISBSXSM and WISBSXSMXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WISBSXSM is the short version of WISBSXSMXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Windward Islands Bank LTD, The in Philipsburg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.