CENRSVSS — BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR
CENRSVSS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CENRSVSS is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR |
| Country | El Salvador (SV) |
| Location Code | SS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CENRSVSS belong to?
The SWIFT code CENRSVSS identifies BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CENRSVSS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CENRSVSS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CENR) represent the bank code for BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR; characters 5-6 (SV) indicate the country code for El Salvador; characters 7-8 (SS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CENRSVSS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CENRSVSS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CENRSVSS instead of CENRSVSS?
Yes. The 8-character code CENRSVSS represents the primary headquarters of BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DE EL SALVADOR. The 11-character code CENRSVSS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CENRSVSS (or CENRSVSSXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CENRSVSS?
The physical address registered for CENRSVSS is: ALAMEDA JUAN PABLO II AVENIDA, NORTE 17, 1101, SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. 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).