SWIFT Code BSCHCLR10R2 — BANCO SANTANDER CHILE, ANTOFAGASTA

About SWIFT Code BSCHCLR10R2 — BANCO SANTANDER CHILE, ANTOFAGASTA

SWIFT code BSCHCLR10R2 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO SANTANDER CHILE in ANTOFAGASTA, Chile. 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 BANCO SANTANDER CHILE for all outward international remittances from ANTOFAGASTA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BSCHCLR10R2

The code BSCHCLR10R2 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BSCHCLR10R2

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO SANTANDER CHILE account in ANTOFAGASTA, share SWIFT code BSCHCLR10R2 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 BANCO SANTANDER CHILE, ANTOFAGASTA must provide SWIFT code BSCHCLR10R2. 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 BANCO SANTANDER CHILE in ANTOFAGASTA rely on SWIFT code BSCHCLR10R2 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 BANCO SANTANDER CHILE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO SANTANDER CHILE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO SANTANDER CHILE →

How SWIFT Code BSCHCLR10R2 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BSCHCLR10R2 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 BANCO SANTANDER CHILE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANCO SANTANDER CHILE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BSCHCLR10R2

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BSCHCLR10R2 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ANTOFAGASTA 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 Chile.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BSCHCLR10R2 directly with BANCO SANTANDER CHILE's ANTOFAGASTA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.