COMWBSNSXXX - SWIFT / BIC Code - COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED - BAHAMAS
COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED - COMWBSNSXXX SWIFT CODE DETAILS | |
| SWIFT CODE | COMWBSNSXXX |
|---|---|
| SWIFT CODE (8 characters) | COMWBSNS |
| BANK NAME | COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED |
| BANK BRANCH | Primary Office |
| BRANCH CODE | XXX |
| COUNTRY |  BAHAMAS (BS) |
| CITY | NASSAU |
| ADDRESS | MACKEY STREET |
| ZIP / POSTAL CODE | SS - 5541 |
| LEI CODE | 98450012BE64B2D15408 |
| CODE STATUS | Active |
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SWIFT Code COMWBSNSXXX Breakdown
- SWIFT Digits:
- 8 - The short 8-letter swift refers to the PRIMARY Office of COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED.
- Institution / Bank Code:
- COMW - This is the institution / bank code assigned to COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED.
- Country Code:
- BS - This is the 2-letter country code associated with BAHAMAS (BS).
- Location Code:
- NS - This represents the location code, and the second digit/character has a value of "S". This means it's an active code.
- Branch Code:
- XXX - This branch code value means this is the Primary Office (or Head Office) branch for COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED (this branch code is optional).
SWIFT Codes Frequently Asked Questions
What are SWIFT codes?
A SWIFT code is a set of 8 or 11 digits that uniquely identify a bank branch. You'll need to use one when sending money internationally.
If you want to send money to COMMONWEALTH BANK LIMITED, registered at MACKEY STREET in NASSAU, BAHAMAS you will need the COMWBSNSXXX SWIFT code.
What are BIC codes?
BIC code is just a different name for SWIFT code.
Both represent a sequence of either 8 or 11 digits which include a bank code, a country code, a location code, and a branch code — all of which are combined to identify an individual bank branch.
Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?
Not all bank branches have a SWIFT code. When you can't find the code for your specific branch, you can use the bank’s primary office swift.
Do you need a SWIFT code for international transfers?
When you send money internationally, you need a SWIFT / BIC code. Without it, your bank can't identify the exact bank where the money needs to be sent.
What is a LEI Code?
LEI code (short for Legal Entity Identifier), is a 20 letters and numbers code that is unique to a legal entity such as a Limited Company, Fund or trust or any organisation. This code allows each entity to be identified on a global database of entities searchable by number instead of by name, as many entities may have similar or the same name. The LEI is now a legal requirement for many companies within the global financial system.