WANFVUVV — WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED
WANFVUVV is the SWIFT/BIC code for WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED in PORT VILA, Vanuatu — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
WANFVUVV is the SWIFT/BIC code for WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED in PORT VILA, Vanuatu. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Location Code | VV |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code WANFVUVV belong to?
The SWIFT code WANFVUVV identifies WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED in PORT VILA, Vanuatu. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code WANFVUVV mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WANFVUVV are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WANF) represent the bank code for WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED; characters 5-6 (VU) indicate the country code for Vanuatu; characters 7-8 (VV) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code WANFVUVV active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WANFVUVV is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'VV' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code WANFVUVV instead of WANFVUVV?
Yes. The 8-character code WANFVUVV represents the primary headquarters of WANFUTENG BANK LIMITED. The 11-character code WANFVUVV targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WANFVUVV (or WANFVUVVXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WANFVUVV?
The physical address registered for WANFVUVV is: CHURCHILL HOUSE, 65 KUMUL HIGHWAY, PORT VILA, Vanuatu. 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).