PENUUS42 — PENTUCKET BANK
PENUUS42 is the SWIFT/BIC code for PENTUCKET BANK in HAVERHILL, MA, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PENUUS42 is the SWIFT/BIC code for PENTUCKET BANK in HAVERHILL, MA, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | PENTUCKET BANK |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 42 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PENUUS42 belong to?
The SWIFT code PENUUS42 identifies PENTUCKET BANK in HAVERHILL, MA, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PENUUS42 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PENUUS42 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PENU) represent the bank code for PENTUCKET BANK; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (42) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PENUUS42 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PENUUS42 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '42' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PENUUS42 instead of PENUUS42?
Yes. The 8-character code PENUUS42 represents the primary headquarters of PENTUCKET BANK. The 11-character code PENUUS42 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PENUUS42 (or PENUUS42XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PENUUS42?
The physical address registered for PENUUS42 is: 1 MERRIMACK STREET, 01830, HAVERHILL, MA, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the PENUUS42 code in United States?
The SWIFT code PENUUS42 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).