SWIFT Code ARAFVEC1 — ARAVEN FINANCE LTD., CARACAS

About SWIFT Code ARAFVEC1 — ARAVEN FINANCE LTD., CARACAS

SWIFT code ARAFVEC1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. in CARACAS, Venezuela. 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 ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. for all outward international remittances from CARACAS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ARAFVEC1

The code ARAFVEC1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ARAFVEC1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. account in CARACAS, share SWIFT code ARAFVEC1 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 ARAVEN FINANCE LTD., CARACAS must provide SWIFT code ARAFVEC1. 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 ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. in CARACAS rely on SWIFT code ARAFVEC1 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 ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. →

How SWIFT Code ARAFVEC1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ARAFVEC1 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 ARAVEN FINANCE LTD..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ARAVEN FINANCE LTD. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ARAFVEC1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ARAFVEC1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for CARACAS 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 Venezuela.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ARAFVEC1 directly with ARAVEN FINANCE LTD.'s CARACAS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.