TRHBTR2ARCN — TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE)
TRHBTR2ARCN is the SWIFT/BIC code for TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE) in ISTANBUL, Turkey — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
TRHBTR2ARCN is the SWIFT/BIC code for TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE) in ISTANBUL, Turkey. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: TRHBTR2A
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE) |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Location Code | 2A |
| Branch | RECONCILIATION DIVISION |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code TRHBTR2ARCN belong to?
The SWIFT code TRHBTR2ARCN identifies TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE) in ISTANBUL, Turkey. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code TRHBTR2ARCN mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of TRHBTR2ARCN are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (TRHB) represent the bank code for TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE); characters 5-6 (TR) indicate the country code for Turkey; characters 7-8 (2A) specify the location code; and the final characters (RCN) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code TRHBTR2ARCN active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) TRHBTR2ARCN 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 TRHBTR2A instead of TRHBTR2ARCN?
Yes. The 8-character code TRHBTR2A represents the primary headquarters of TURKIYE HALK BANKASI A.S. (HEAD OFFICE). The 11-character code TRHBTR2ARCN targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to TRHBTR2A (or TRHBTR2AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to TRHBTR2ARCN?
The physical address registered for TRHBTR2ARCN is: SEBBOY SK 4 B, BARBAROS MAH, ATASEHIR, 34749, ISTANBUL, Turkey. 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).