SHCRSVS2 — SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A.
SHCRSVS2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A. in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SHCRSVS2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A. in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A. |
| Country | El Salvador (SV) |
| Location Code | S2 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SHCRSVS2 belong to?
The SWIFT code SHCRSVS2 identifies SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A. in SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SHCRSVS2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SHCRSVS2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SHCR) represent the bank code for SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A.; characters 5-6 (SV) indicate the country code for El Salvador; characters 7-8 (S2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SHCRSVS2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SHCRSVS2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'S2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SHCRSVS2 instead of SHCRSVS2?
Yes. The 8-character code SHCRSVS2 represents the primary headquarters of SOCIEDAD DE AHORRO Y CREDITO CREDICOMER, S.A.. The 11-character code SHCRSVS2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SHCRSVS2 (or SHCRSVS2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SHCRSVS2?
The physical address registered for SHCRSVS2 is: EDIFICIO NUMERO DOS, FLOOR 2, AVENIDA MANUEL ENRIQUE ARAUJO, 1101, SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador. 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).