FCTTBBBB — FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING
FCTTBBBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FCTTBBBB is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING |
| Country | Barbados (BB) |
| Location Code | BB |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FCTTBBBB belong to?
The SWIFT code FCTTBBBB identifies FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING in BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FCTTBBBB mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FCTTBBBB are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FCTT) represent the bank code for FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING; characters 5-6 (BB) indicate the country code for Barbados; characters 7-8 (BB) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FCTTBBBB active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FCTTBBBB is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BB' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FCTTBBBB instead of FCTTBBBB?
Yes. The 8-character code FCTTBBBB represents the primary headquarters of FIRST CITIZENS BANK (BARBADOS) LTD. THE MUTUAL BUILDING. The 11-character code FCTTBBBB targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FCTTBBBB (or FCTTBBBBXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FCTTBBBB?
The physical address registered for FCTTBBBB is: NO. 2, 1 BROAD STREET, BB11000, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. 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).