AZULSVSS — BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA
AZULSVSS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
AZULSVSS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA |
| Country | El Salvador (SV) |
| Location Code | SS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code AZULSVSS belong to?
The SWIFT code AZULSVSS identifies BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code AZULSVSS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of AZULSVSS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (AZUL) represent the bank code for BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA; characters 5-6 (SV) indicate the country code for El Salvador; characters 7-8 (SS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code AZULSVSS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) AZULSVSS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code AZULSVSS instead of AZULSVSS?
Yes. The 8-character code AZULSVSS represents the primary headquarters of BANCO AZUL DE EL SALVADOR, SOCIEDAD ANONIMA. The 11-character code AZULSVSS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to AZULSVSS (or AZULSVSSXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to AZULSVSS?
The physical address registered for AZULSVSS is: AVENIDA OLIMPICA 3553, 1101, SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).