SWIFT Code RCARCOB2 — REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A., BOGOTA

About SWIFT Code RCARCOB2 — REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A., BOGOTA

SWIFT code RCARCOB2 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. in BOGOTA, Colombia. 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 REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. for all outward international remittances from BOGOTA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code RCARCOB2

The code RCARCOB2 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code RCARCOB2

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. account in BOGOTA, share SWIFT code RCARCOB2 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 REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A., BOGOTA must provide SWIFT code RCARCOB2. 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 REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. in BOGOTA rely on SWIFT code RCARCOB2 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 REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. →

How SWIFT Code RCARCOB2 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code RCARCOB2 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 REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code RCARCOB2

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter RCARCOB2 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BOGOTA 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 Colombia.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm RCARCOB2 directly with REFINERIA DE CARTAGENA S.A.'s BOGOTA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.