Belize: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

• Obtain all required bank information from the beneficiary, such as SWIFT BIC, account number, and beneficiary bank address.
• Include account number, full name (no initials), and address of the ordering customer in SWIFT MT103 F50. Avoid using initials to prevent delays.
• For the beneficiary customer (SWIFT MT103 F59), include account number, full name (no initials), and address. Full address is required to avoid payment delays.
• A 15-digit account number is required for payments to Belize Bank Limited.
• Include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier, full name, and address of the beneficiary bank in SWIFT MT103 F57.
• SWIFT BIC is 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters: xxxxBZxx or xxxxBZxxxxx.
• Include branch codes in field 70 when making a payment to beneficiaries at Scotiabank (e.g., 91595 for Belize City, 87965 for Belama, etc.). See full list for all branches.
• Include the reason for payment in SWIFT MT103 F70. Though optional, it is recommended to specify the purpose of the payment.

For additional information, please refer to the Central Bank of Belize at www.centralbank.org.bz.