BNEVKNNE — BANK OF NEVIS, THE
BNEVKNNE is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF NEVIS, THE in CHARLESTOWN, Saint Kitts and Nevis — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BNEVKNNE is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF NEVIS, THE in CHARLESTOWN, Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF NEVIS, THE |
| Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN) |
| Location Code | NE |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BNEVKNNE belong to?
The SWIFT code BNEVKNNE identifies BANK OF NEVIS, THE in CHARLESTOWN, Saint Kitts and Nevis. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BNEVKNNE mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BNEVKNNE are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BNEV) represent the bank code for BANK OF NEVIS, THE; characters 5-6 (KN) indicate the country code for Saint Kitts and Nevis; characters 7-8 (NE) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BNEVKNNE active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BNEVKNNE is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'NE' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BNEVKNNE instead of BNEVKNNE?
Yes. The 8-character code BNEVKNNE represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF NEVIS, THE. The 11-character code BNEVKNNE targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BNEVKNNE (or BNEVKNNEXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BNEVKNNE?
The physical address registered for BNEVKNNE is: MAIN STREET, KN0302, CHARLESTOWN, Saint Kitts and Nevis. 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).