BANCO DEL ISTMO (COSTA RICA) S.A. SWIFT code in Costa Rica

The SWIFT code for BANCO DEL ISTMO (COSTA RICA) S.A. is BALYCRS1XXX. Check below for additional bank information and branch locations.
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What is the SWIFT code for BANCO DEL ISTMO (COSTA RICA) S.A.?

SWIFT codeBALYCRS1XXX
SWIFT code (8 chr)BALYCRS1
Bank nameBANCO DEL ISTMO (COSTA RICA) S.A.
Bank addressAVENIDA CEBTRAL Y PRIMERA CALLE 2, SAN JOSE, SAN JOSE, 10111
Branch codeXXX
CitySAN JOSE
CountryCosta Rica

Example SWIFT code format

A SWIFT code is an 8 to 11-character identifier that includes letters and numbers representing the bank, country, and location. If there are extra characters, they specify a specific branch.

BALY

Bank Code

CR

Country Code

S1

Location Code

XXX

Branch Code

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