SURBSRPA — DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR
SURBSRPA is the SWIFT/BIC code for DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR in PARAMARIBO, Suriname — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
SURBSRPA is the SWIFT/BIC code for DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR in PARAMARIBO, Suriname. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR |
| Country | Suriname (SR) |
| Location Code | PA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code SURBSRPA belong to?
The SWIFT code SURBSRPA identifies DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR in PARAMARIBO, Suriname. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code SURBSRPA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of SURBSRPA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (SURB) represent the bank code for DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR; characters 5-6 (SR) indicate the country code for Suriname; characters 7-8 (PA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code SURBSRPA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) SURBSRPA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'PA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code SURBSRPA instead of SURBSRPA?
Yes. The 8-character code SURBSRPA represents the primary headquarters of DSB BANK ALSO KNOWN AS DE SURINAAMSCHE BANK N.V. PARAMARIBO SR. The 11-character code SURBSRPA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to SURBSRPA (or SURBSRPAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to SURBSRPA?
The physical address registered for SURBSRPA is: HENCK ARRONSTRAAT 26-30, PARAMARIBO, Suriname. 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).