CBTTTTPS — CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
CBTTTTPS is the SWIFT/BIC code for CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO in PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CBTTTTPS is the SWIFT/BIC code for CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO in PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago (TT) |
| Location Code | PS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CBTTTTPS belong to?
The SWIFT code CBTTTTPS identifies CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO in PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CBTTTTPS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CBTTTTPS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CBTT) represent the bank code for CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO; characters 5-6 (TT) indicate the country code for Trinidad and Tobago; characters 7-8 (PS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CBTTTTPS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CBTTTTPS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'PS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CBTTTTPS instead of CBTTTTPS?
Yes. The 8-character code CBTTTTPS represents the primary headquarters of CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. The 11-character code CBTTTTPS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CBTTTTPS (or CBTTTTPSXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CBTTTTPS?
The physical address registered for CBTTTTPS is: CENTRAL BANK BUILDING INDEPENDENCE, SQUARE, ERIC WILLIAMS PLAZA, 150123, PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago. 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).