BHUBBTBT — BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED
BHUBBTBT is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED in THIMPHU, Bhutan — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BHUBBTBT is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED in THIMPHU, Bhutan. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED |
| Country | Bhutan (BT) |
| Location Code | BT |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BHUBBTBT belong to?
The SWIFT code BHUBBTBT identifies BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED in THIMPHU, Bhutan. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BHUBBTBT mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BHUBBTBT are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BHUB) represent the bank code for BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED; characters 5-6 (BT) indicate the country code for Bhutan; characters 7-8 (BT) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BHUBBTBT active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BHUBBTBT is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'BT' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BHUBBTBT instead of BHUBBTBT?
Yes. The 8-character code BHUBBTBT represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF BHUTAN LIMITED. The 11-character code BHUBBTBT targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BHUBBTBT (or BHUBBTBTXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BHUBBTBT?
The physical address registered for BHUBBTBT is: BABESA, 102, 11001, THIMPHU, Bhutan. 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).