BCTLTLDI — BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE
BCTLTLDI is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE in DILI, Timor Leste — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BCTLTLDI is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE in DILI, Timor Leste. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE |
| Country | Timor Leste (TL) |
| Location Code | DI |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BCTLTLDI belong to?
The SWIFT code BCTLTLDI identifies BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE in DILI, Timor Leste. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BCTLTLDI mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BCTLTLDI are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BCTL) represent the bank code for BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE; characters 5-6 (TL) indicate the country code for Timor Leste; characters 7-8 (DI) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BCTLTLDI active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BCTLTLDI is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'DI' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BCTLTLDI instead of BCTLTLDI?
Yes. The 8-character code BCTLTLDI represents the primary headquarters of BANCO CENTRAL DE TIMOR-LESTE. The 11-character code BCTLTLDI targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BCTLTLDI (or BCTLTLDIXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BCTLTLDI?
The physical address registered for BCTLTLDI is: AVENIDA XAVIER DO AMARAL 9, BCTL BUILDING, 060206, DILI, Timor Leste. 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).