CSTPSTST — BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE
CSTPSTST is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE in SAO TOME, São Tomé and Príncipe — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CSTPSTST is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE in SAO TOME, São Tomé and Príncipe. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE |
| Country | São Tomé and Príncipe (ST) |
| Location Code | ST |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CSTPSTST belong to?
The SWIFT code CSTPSTST identifies BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE in SAO TOME, São Tomé and Príncipe. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CSTPSTST mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CSTPSTST are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CSTP) represent the bank code for BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE; characters 5-6 (ST) indicate the country code for São Tomé and Príncipe; characters 7-8 (ST) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CSTPSTST active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CSTPSTST is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'ST' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CSTPSTST instead of CSTPSTST?
Yes. The 8-character code CSTPSTST represents the primary headquarters of BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE. The 11-character code CSTPSTST targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CSTPSTST (or CSTPSTSTXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CSTPSTST?
The physical address registered for CSTPSTST is: PRACA DA INDEPENDENCIA 13, SAO TOME, São Tomé and Príncipe. 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).