ECSXKNSK — EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD
ECSXKNSK is the SWIFT/BIC code for EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD in BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ECSXKNSK is the SWIFT/BIC code for EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD in BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD |
| Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN) |
| Location Code | SK |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ECSXKNSK belong to?
The SWIFT code ECSXKNSK identifies EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD in BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ECSXKNSK mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ECSXKNSK are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ECSX) represent the bank code for EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD; characters 5-6 (KN) indicate the country code for Saint Kitts and Nevis; characters 7-8 (SK) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ECSXKNSK active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ECSXKNSK is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SK' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ECSXKNSK instead of ECSXKNSK?
Yes. The 8-character code ECSXKNSK represents the primary headquarters of EASTERN CARIBBEAN SECURITIES EXCHANGE LTD. The 11-character code ECSXKNSK targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ECSXKNSK (or ECSXKNSKXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ECSXKNSK?
The physical address registered for ECSXKNSK is: ECCB CAMPUS,PHASE 2 BLDG, BIRD ROCK ROAD, KN7000, BASSETERRE, Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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).