MFCTUS3V — JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
MFCTUS3V is the SWIFT/BIC code for JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK in NEW YORK, NY, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
MFCTUS3V is the SWIFT/BIC code for JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK in NEW YORK, NY, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 3V |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code MFCTUS3V belong to?
The SWIFT code MFCTUS3V identifies JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK in NEW YORK, NY, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code MFCTUS3V mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of MFCTUS3V are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (MFCT) represent the bank code for JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (3V) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code MFCTUS3V active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) MFCTUS3V is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '3V' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code MFCTUS3V instead of MFCTUS3V?
Yes. The 8-character code MFCTUS3V represents the primary headquarters of JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. The 11-character code MFCTUS3V targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to MFCTUS3V (or MFCTUS3VXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to MFCTUS3V?
The physical address registered for MFCTUS3V is: 100 SUMMIT LAKE DRIVE, VALHALLA, 10595, NEW YORK, NY, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the MFCTUS3V code in United States?
The SWIFT code MFCTUS3V is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United States. US domestic transfers use 9-digit ABA routing numbers for ACH and Fedwire.
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).