ICELCRSJ — INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD
ICELCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ICELCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Location Code | SJ |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ICELCRSJ belong to?
The SWIFT code ICELCRSJ identifies INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ICELCRSJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ICELCRSJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ICEL) represent the bank code for INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD; characters 5-6 (CR) indicate the country code for Costa Rica; characters 7-8 (SJ) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ICELCRSJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ICELCRSJ is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'SJ' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ICELCRSJ instead of ICELCRSJ?
Yes. The 8-character code ICELCRSJ represents the primary headquarters of INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD. The 11-character code ICELCRSJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ICELCRSJ (or ICELCRSJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ICELCRSJ?
The physical address registered for ICELCRSJ is: EDIFICIO JORGE MANUEL DENGO 4, AVENIDA LAS AMERICAS 50, MATA REDONDA SABANA NORTE, 10108, SAN JOSE, Costa Rica. 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).