BNCRCRSJ — BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA
BNCRCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BNCRCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Location Code | SJ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BNCRCRSJ belong to?
The SWIFT code BNCRCRSJ identifies BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BNCRCRSJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BNCRCRSJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BNCR) represent the bank code for BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA; characters 5-6 (CR) indicate the country code for Costa Rica; characters 7-8 (SJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BNCRCRSJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BNCRCRSJ is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SJ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BNCRCRSJ instead of BNCRCRSJ?
Yes. The 8-character code BNCRCRSJ represents the primary headquarters of BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA. The 11-character code BNCRCRSJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BNCRCRSJ (or BNCRCRSJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BNCRCRSJ?
The physical address registered for BNCRCRSJ is: AVENIDA 1 Y 3 CALLE 2 Y 4, 10015, SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. 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).