WCO Adds Spanish Arabic to Professional Standards for Global Customs

WCO Adds Spanish Arabic to Professional Standards for Global Customs

The World Customs Organization (WCO) announced the addition of Spanish and Arabic versions to its PICARD Professional Standards, aiming to enhance the professional capabilities of customs officers worldwide and facilitate international trade. The WCO expressed gratitude to the University of Costa Rica and the Saudi Customs for their translation support. The WCO will continue to promote the standards to support global customs capacity building initiatives. This expansion ensures wider accessibility and implementation of best practices in customs administration across diverse linguistic regions.

SWIFTBIC Codes Crucial for Secure Global Transfers

SWIFTBIC Codes Crucial for Secure Global Transfers

SWIFT/BIC codes are essential tools for bank identification in international remittances. This article analyzes the structure and necessity of these codes, emphasizing the importance of verifying bank information, branch details, and country information to prevent potential issues and delays during the remittance process.