SCOBWSWS — SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED
SCOBWSWS is the SWIFT/BIC code for SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED in APIA, Samoa — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SCOBWSWS is the SWIFT/BIC code for SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED in APIA, Samoa. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED |
| Country | Samoa (WS) |
| Location Code | WS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SCOBWSWS belong to?
The SWIFT code SCOBWSWS identifies SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED in APIA, Samoa. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SCOBWSWS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SCOBWSWS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SCOB) represent the bank code for SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED; characters 5-6 (WS) indicate the country code for Samoa; characters 7-8 (WS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SCOBWSWS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SCOBWSWS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'WS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SCOBWSWS instead of SCOBWSWS?
Yes. The 8-character code SCOBWSWS represents the primary headquarters of SAMOA COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED. The 11-character code SCOBWSWS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SCOBWSWS (or SCOBWSWSXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SCOBWSWS?
The physical address registered for SCOBWSWS is: FETUAO METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING, BEACH ROAD, WS1339, APIA, Samoa. 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).