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