SWIFT Codes for Costa Rica

Find the exact SWIFT/BIC code for any bank in Costa Rica. Search by bank name, city, or code. 2024 Updated Info.

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Bank List - Costa Rica

40 codes

Bank Name	SWIFT/BIC Code	City	Branch
BAC LATAM SSC SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	BLSOCRS2	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BAC LATAM SSC SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	BLSOCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO BAC SAN JOSE	BSNJCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO BAC SAN JOSE	BSNJCRSJDPR	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO BCT S.A.	CCIOCRSJBBI	SAN JOSE	FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT
BANCO BCT S.A.	CCIOCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO BCT SOCIEDAD ANONIMA	FILOCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO CATHAY DE COSTA RICA, S.A.	KTAYCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA	BCCRCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO CREDITO AGRICOLA DE CARTAGO	BCACCRS1	CARTAGO	Head Office
BANCO CREDITO AGRICOLA DE CARTAGO	BCACCRJ1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO DAVIVIENDA (COSTA RICA), S.A.	BXBACRSJ	SAN RAFAEL	Head Office
BANCO DAVIVIENDA (COSTA RICA), S.A.	BXBACRSJDPR	SAN JOSE	TRADING
BANCO DAVIVIENDA (COSTA RICA), S.A.	BXBACRSJDP1	SAN JOSE	TRADING ADM
BANCO DE COSTA RICA	BCRICRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO DEL ISTMO (COSTA RICA) S.A.	BALYCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO GENERAL (COSTA RICA), S.A.	BAGECRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO IMPROSA, S.A.	BIMPCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO LAFISE S.A.	BCCECRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA	BNCRCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO NACIONAL DE COSTA RICA	BNCRCRSJGCI	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO POPULAR Y DE DESARROLLO COMUNAL	BPDCCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BANCO PROMERICA	PRMKCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BASS AMERICAS S.A.	BATSCR21	HEREDIA	Head Office
BATCCA PARK INVERSIONES INMOBILIARIAS, S.A.	BATSCR41	HEREDIA	Head Office
BATCCA SERVICIOS S.A.	BATSCRS1	HEREDIA	Head Office
BCT VALORES PUESTO DE BOLSA SA	BVPBCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CENTRAL AMERICA S.A., SUCURSAL COSTA RICA	BATSCR51	HEREDIA	Head Office
CENTRAL DE VALORES, S.A. (CEVAL)	CEVCCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
COOPENAE	CPOPCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
COOPERATIVA DE AHORRO Y CREDITO DE LOS SERVIDORES PUBLICOS	CAOVCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
FINANCIERA G AND T CONTINENTAL COSTA RICA S.A.	FCCRCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
FITCH COSTA RICA CALIFICADORA DE RIESGO S.A.	FRIPCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
GRUPO MUTUAL ALAJUELA-LA VIVIENDA DE AHORRO Y PRESTAMO	GMAVCRS1	ALAJUELA	Head Office
INSTITUTO COSTARRICENSE DE ELECTRICIDAD	ICELCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE SEGUROS	ISNSCRS1	SAN JOSE	Head Office
INTERCLEAR CENTRAL DE VALORES, S.A.	ICVSCRSJ	SANTA ANA	Head Office
PRIVAL BANK (COSTA RICA) S.A.	BDSOCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
SCOTIABANK DE COSTA RICA	NOSCCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office
TELEDOLAR S.A.	TELDCRSJ	SAN JOSE	Head Office

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What is the SWIFT code in Costa Rica?

The SWIFT code (or BIC) in Costa Rica is a standard banking identifier used for international transfers. It is essential for sending money safely to any bank in the country.

SWIFT Structure in Costa Rica

SWIFT codes for banks in Costa Rica have 8 or 11 characters:

BBBBBank Code (4 letters): Identifies the institution.
CCCountry Code (CR): The two letters identifying Costa Rica.
LLLocation Code (2 characters): City or region of the branch.
BBBBranch Code (3 optional characters): If missing, it uses 'XXX'.

FAQ about SWIFT in Costa Rica

Do I need a SWIFT code to send money to Costa Rica?

Yes, the SWIFT/BIC code is mandatory for all international wire transfers to Costa Rica.

What is the difference between SWIFT and BIC?

They are the same. SWIFT is the network and BIC (Bank Identifier Code) is the technical name of the code.

Do SWIFT codes change?

Rarely, but banks can merge or rebrand. It is always recommended to verify the code before sending money.