BSNJCRSJ — BANCO BAC SAN JOSE
BSNJCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO BAC SAN JOSE in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BSNJCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO BAC SAN JOSE 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 BAC SAN JOSE |
| 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 BSNJCRSJ belong to?
The SWIFT code BSNJCRSJ identifies BANCO BAC SAN JOSE 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 BSNJCRSJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BSNJCRSJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BSNJ) represent the bank code for BANCO BAC SAN JOSE; 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 BSNJCRSJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BSNJCRSJ 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 BSNJCRSJ instead of BSNJCRSJ?
Yes. The 8-character code BSNJCRSJ represents the primary headquarters of BANCO BAC SAN JOSE. The 11-character code BSNJCRSJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BSNJCRSJ (or BSNJCRSJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BSNJCRSJ?
The physical address registered for BSNJCRSJ is: 0 AV. CALLE 3 Y 5, 10104, 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).