BOCCHNTETGU — BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A.
BOCCHNTETGU is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A. in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
BOCCHNTETGU is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A. in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: BOCCHNTE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A. |
| Country | Honduras (HN) |
| Location Code | TE |
| Branch | TEGUCIGALPA |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BOCCHNTETGU belong to?
The SWIFT code BOCCHNTETGU identifies BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A. in TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BOCCHNTETGU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BOCCHNTETGU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BOCC) represent the bank code for BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A.; characters 5-6 (HN) indicate the country code for Honduras; characters 7-8 (TE) specify the location code; and the final characters (TGU) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BOCCHNTETGU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BOCCHNTETGU 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 BOCCHNTE instead of BOCCHNTETGU?
Yes. The 8-character code BOCCHNTE represents the primary headquarters of BANCO DE OCCIDENTE S.A.. The 11-character code BOCCHNTETGU targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BOCCHNTE (or BOCCHNTEXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BOCCHNTETGU?
The physical address registered for BOCCHNTETGU is: EDIFICIO PRINCIPAL, COLONIA LAS COLINAS, 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).