KTAYCRSJ — BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A.
KTAYCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A. in SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
KTAYCRSJ is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A. 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 | BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A. |
| 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 KTAYCRSJ belong to?
The SWIFT code KTAYCRSJ identifies BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A. 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 KTAYCRSJ mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of KTAYCRSJ are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (KTAY) represent the bank code for BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A.; 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 KTAYCRSJ active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) KTAYCRSJ 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 KTAYCRSJ instead of KTAYCRSJ?
Yes. The 8-character code KTAYCRSJ represents the primary headquarters of BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A.. The 11-character code KTAYCRSJ targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to KTAYCRSJ (or KTAYCRSJXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to KTAYCRSJ?
The physical address registered for KTAYCRSJ is: METROS ESTE DE LA IGLESIA DE 300, MONTES DE OCA, SAN PEDRO, 11501, 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).