FCIBCWCU — FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH
FCIBCWCU is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH in WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FCIBCWCU is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH in WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH |
| Country | Curaçao (CW) |
| Location Code | CU |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FCIBCWCU belong to?
The SWIFT code FCIBCWCU identifies FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH in WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FCIBCWCU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FCIBCWCU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FCIB) represent the bank code for FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH; characters 5-6 (CW) indicate the country code for Curaçao; characters 7-8 (CU) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FCIBCWCU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FCIBCWCU is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'CU' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FCIBCWCU instead of FCIBCWCU?
Yes. The 8-character code FCIBCWCU represents the primary headquarters of FIRSTCARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BANK (CAYMAN) LTD CURACAO BRANCH. The 11-character code FCIBCWCU targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FCIBCWCU (or FCIBCWCUXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FCIBCWCU?
The physical address registered for FCIBCWCU is: DE RUIJTERKADE 61, WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao. 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).