BCCENIMA — BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A.
BCCENIMA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A. in MANAGUA, Nicaragua — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BCCENIMA is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A. in MANAGUA, Nicaragua. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A. |
| Country | Nicaragua (NI) |
| Location Code | MA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BCCENIMA belong to?
The SWIFT code BCCENIMA identifies BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A. in MANAGUA, Nicaragua. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BCCENIMA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BCCENIMA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BCCE) represent the bank code for BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A.; characters 5-6 (NI) indicate the country code for Nicaragua; characters 7-8 (MA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BCCENIMA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BCCENIMA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'MA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BCCENIMA instead of BCCENIMA?
Yes. The 8-character code BCCENIMA represents the primary headquarters of BANCO LAFISE BANCENTRO, S.A.. The 11-character code BCCENIMA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BCCENIMA (or BCCENIMAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BCCENIMA?
The physical address registered for BCCENIMA is: CENTRO FINANCIERO LAFISE, KM 5.5 CARRETERA MASAYA, 14187, MANAGUA, Nicaragua. 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).