BCIEHNTE — BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA
BCIEHNTE is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BCIEHNTE is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA |
| Country | Honduras (HN) |
| Location Code | TE |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BCIEHNTE belong to?
The SWIFT code BCIEHNTE identifies BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BCIEHNTE mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BCIEHNTE are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BCIE) represent the bank code for BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA; characters 5-6 (HN) indicate the country code for Honduras; characters 7-8 (TE) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BCIEHNTE active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BCIEHNTE is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'TE' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BCIEHNTE instead of BCIEHNTE?
Yes. The 8-character code BCIEHNTE represents the primary headquarters of BANCO CENTROAMERICANO DE INTEGRACION ECONOMICA. The 11-character code BCIEHNTE targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BCIEHNTE (or BCIEHNTEXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BCIEHNTE?
The physical address registered for BCIEHNTE is: EDIFICIO SEDE, BULEVAR SUYAPA, 11101, TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).