SWIFT Code WISBBQEE — THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS, SAINT EUSTATIUS

About SWIFT Code WISBBQEE — THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS, SAINT EUSTATIUS

SWIFT code WISBBQEE is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS in SAINT EUSTATIUS, Bonaire. 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 THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS for all outward international remittances from SAINT EUSTATIUS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code WISBBQEE

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

When to Use SWIFT Code WISBBQEE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS account in SAINT EUSTATIUS, share SWIFT code WISBBQEE 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 THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS, SAINT EUSTATIUS must provide SWIFT code WISBBQEE. 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 THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS in SAINT EUSTATIUS rely on SWIFT code WISBBQEE 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 THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS →

How SWIFT Code WISBBQEE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code WISBBQEE 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 THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code WISBBQEE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter WISBBQEE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SAINT EUSTATIUS 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 Bonaire.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm WISBBQEE directly with THE WINDWARD ISLANDS BANK LTD ST.EUSTATIUS's SAINT EUSTATIUS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.