BARBSCSC — BANK OF BARODA
BARBSCSC is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF BARODA in VICTORIA, Seychelles — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BARBSCSC is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF BARODA in VICTORIA, Seychelles. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF BARODA |
| Country | Seychelles (SC) |
| Location Code | SC |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BARBSCSC belong to?
The SWIFT code BARBSCSC identifies BANK OF BARODA in VICTORIA, Seychelles. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BARBSCSC mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BARBSCSC are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BARB) represent the bank code for BANK OF BARODA; characters 5-6 (SC) indicate the country code for Seychelles; characters 7-8 (SC) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BARBSCSC active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BARBSCSC is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SC' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BARBSCSC instead of BARBSCSC?
Yes. The 8-character code BARBSCSC represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF BARODA. The 11-character code BARBSCSC targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BARBSCSC (or BARBSCSCXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BARBSCSC?
The physical address registered for BARBSCSC is: TRINITY HOUSE, ALBERT STREET, VICTORIA, Seychelles. 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).