SWIFT codes in São Tomé and Príncipe

In order to make international payments to São Tomé and Príncipe you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do São Tomé and Príncipe SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for São Tomé and Príncipe the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - São Tomé and Príncipe´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes in São Tomé and Príncipe

SWIFT Code Bank City
AFFSSTST AFRILAND FIRST BANK STP SAO TOME
BNSTSTS1 BANCO NACIONAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE SAO TOME
CBSTSTST COMMERCIAL BANK - SAO TOME E PRINCIPE SAO TOME
CSTPSTST BANCO CENTRAL DE SAO TOME E PRINCIPE SAO TOME
ECOCSTST ECOBANK SAO TOME SAO TOME
EQSRSTST BANCO EQUADOR, SARL SAO TOME
INOISTST BANCO INTERNACIONAL S TOME E PRINCIPE SAO TOME
OCBISTST OCEANIC BANK SAO TOME E PRINCIPE SAO TOME

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