BNCRCRSJGCI — BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA
BNCRCRSJGCI is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BNCRCRSJGCI is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BNCRCRSJ
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Location Code | SJ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BNCRCRSJGCI belong to?
The SWIFT code BNCRCRSJGCI identifies BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BNCRCRSJGCI mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BNCRCRSJGCI 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 (GCI) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BNCRCRSJGCI active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BNCRCRSJGCI 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 BNCRCRSJGCI?
Yes. The 8-character code BNCRCRSJ represents the primary headquarters of BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA. The 11-character code BNCRCRSJGCI targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BNCRCRSJ (or BNCRCRSJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
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).