WHITUS44 — HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK
WHITUS44 is the SWIFT/BIC code for HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK in NEW ORLEANS, LA, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
WHITUS44 is the SWIFT/BIC code for HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK in NEW ORLEANS, LA, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 44 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code WHITUS44 belong to?
The SWIFT code WHITUS44 identifies HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK in NEW ORLEANS, LA, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code WHITUS44 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WHITUS44 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WHIT) represent the bank code for HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (44) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code WHITUS44 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WHITUS44 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '44' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code WHITUS44 instead of WHITUS44?
Yes. The 8-character code WHITUS44 represents the primary headquarters of HANCOCK WHITNEY BANK. The 11-character code WHITUS44 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WHITUS44 (or WHITUS44XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WHITUS44?
The physical address registered for WHITUS44 is: 701 POYDRAS, 70139, NEW ORLEANS, LA, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the WHITUS44 code in United States?
The SWIFT code WHITUS44 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).