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