FCTTTTPS — FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED
FCTTTTPS is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED in PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FCTTTTPS is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED in PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago (TT) |
| Location Code | PS |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FCTTTTPS belong to?
The SWIFT code FCTTTTPS identifies FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED in PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FCTTTTPS mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FCTTTTPS are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FCTT) represent the bank code for FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED; characters 5-6 (TT) indicate the country code for Trinidad and Tobago; characters 7-8 (PS) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FCTTTTPS active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FCTTTTPS is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'PS' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FCTTTTPS instead of FCTTTTPS?
Yes. The 8-character code FCTTTTPS represents the primary headquarters of FIRST CITIZENS BANK LIMITED. The 11-character code FCTTTTPS targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FCTTTTPS (or FCTTTTPSXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FCTTTTPS?
The physical address registered for FCTTTTPS is: 9 QUEENS PARK EAST, 150123, PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago. 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).