HMBTLCLC — BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED
HMBTLCLC is the SWIFT/BIC code for BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED in GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HMBTLCLC is the SWIFT/BIC code for BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED in GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED |
| Country | Saint Lucia (LC) |
| Location Code | LC |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HMBTLCLC belong to?
The SWIFT code HMBTLCLC identifies BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED in GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code HMBTLCLC mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HMBTLCLC are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HMBT) represent the bank code for BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED; characters 5-6 (LC) indicate the country code for Saint Lucia; characters 7-8 (LC) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HMBTLCLC active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HMBTLCLC is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'LC' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HMBTLCLC instead of HMBTLCLC?
Yes. The 8-character code HMBTLCLC represents the primary headquarters of BERKELEY BANK AND TRUST LIMITED. The 11-character code HMBTLCLC targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HMBTLCLC (or HMBTLCLCXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HMBTLCLC?
The physical address registered for HMBTLCLC is: FLOOR 1, UNIT 104 , JOHNSONS CENTER, 2 BELLA ROSA ROAD, LC01 601, GROS-ISLET, Saint Lucia. 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).