BHCAHNTH — BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A.
BHCAHNTH is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A. in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BHCAHNTH is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A. in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A. |
| Country | Honduras (HN) |
| Location Code | TH |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BHCAHNTH belong to?
The SWIFT code BHCAHNTH identifies BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A. 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 BHCAHNTH mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BHCAHNTH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BHCA) represent the bank code for BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A.; characters 5-6 (HN) indicate the country code for Honduras; characters 7-8 (TH) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BHCAHNTH active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BHCAHNTH is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'TH' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BHCAHNTH instead of BHCAHNTH?
Yes. The 8-character code BHCAHNTH represents the primary headquarters of BANCO HONDURENO DEL CAFE, S.A.. The 11-character code BHCAHNTH targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BHCAHNTH (or BHCAHNTHXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BHCAHNTH?
The physical address registered for BHCAHNTH is: PLAZA BANHCAFE, AVE. REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1, COLONIA LOMAS DEL MAYAB, 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).