Banco de la Nacion Argentina SWIFT Code: NACNARBA

Banco de la Nacion Argentina SWIFT Code: NACNARBA

The SWIFT/BIC code for Banco de la Nacion Argentina is NACNARBA. NACN identifies Banco Nacion, AR stands for Argentina, and BA is the Buenos Aires location code. This code routes international wire transfers to Banco Nacion accounts.

Banco de la Nacion Argentina is Argentina's largest state-owned bank, founded in 1891. It operates over 600 branches and is the primary financial agent of the Argentine government. The bank holds the largest deposit base in the country.

ARS Transfers and Argentine Capital Controls

Argentina maintains strict capital controls (known as the "cepo cambiario") that affect international wire transfers. The official ARS exchange rate differs significantly from parallel market rates. Incoming USD wires are converted at the official rate set by the Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA).

Senders should be aware that Argentine FX regulations change frequently. Banco Nacion charges fees of approximately ARS 3,000 to ARS 15,000 for incoming international wires, though these amounts fluctuate with inflation. USD wire settlement takes 2 to 4 business days.

Government Payment Processing and Agricultural Trade

As the government's financial agent, Banco Nacion processes federal employee salaries, pension disbursements, and social program payments. The bank also handles agricultural export pre-financing — Argentina is a top global exporter of soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef.

International trade-related wires for grain exports typically flow through NACNARBA. The Rosario Grain Exchange and Buenos Aires Grain Exchange clear trades that result in USD inflows through Banco Nacion and other Argentine banks.

How Slash fits in

Slash tracks wire transfers through Banco Nacion and provides visibility into ARS and USD payment flows for your Argentine operations. Exchange rate conversions and capital control impacts are recorded for treasury compliance.