PIHONL2A — PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V.
PIHONL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PIHONL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V. |
| Country | Netherlands (NL) |
| Location Code | 2A |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PIHONL2A belong to?
The SWIFT code PIHONL2A identifies PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PIHONL2A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PIHONL2A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PIHO) represent the bank code for PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V.; characters 5-6 (NL) indicate the country code for Netherlands; characters 7-8 (2A) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PIHONL2A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PIHONL2A is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2A' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PIHONL2A instead of PIHONL2A?
Yes. The 8-character code PIHONL2A represents the primary headquarters of PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING B.V.. The 11-character code PIHONL2A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PIHONL2A (or PIHONL2AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PIHONL2A?
The physical address registered for PIHONL2A is: HERMAN HEIJERMANSWEG 20, 1077 WL, AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. 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).