SWIFT Code BOTBBSNS0FR — BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED, FREEPORT

About SWIFT Code BOTBBSNS0FR — BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED, FREEPORT

SWIFT code BOTBBSNS0FR is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED in FREEPORT, Bahamas. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED for all outward international remittances from FREEPORT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BOTBBSNS0FR

The code BOTBBSNS0FR follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BOTBBSNS0FR

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED account in FREEPORT, share SWIFT code BOTBBSNS0FR with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED, FREEPORT must provide SWIFT code BOTBBSNS0FR. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED in FREEPORT rely on SWIFT code BOTBBSNS0FR for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED →

How SWIFT Code BOTBBSNS0FR Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BOTBBSNS0FR and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BOTBBSNS0FR

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BOTBBSNS0FR uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for FREEPORT only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Bahamas.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BOTBBSNS0FR directly with BANK OF THE BAHAMAS LIMITED's FREEPORT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.