SWIFT/BIC code BFTVVNVX018
BFTVVNVX018 belongs to Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFTVVNVX018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFTVVNVX |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam |
| Branch | South Sai Gon Branch |
| City | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country | Vietnam |
The way the Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFTV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- VX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 018 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BFTVVNVX018?
BFTVVNVX018 identifies South Sai Gon Branch, a branch or department of Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BFTVVNVX018, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Vietnam uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BFTVVNVX instead of BFTVVNVX018?
BFTVVNVX is the head office of Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam, while BFTVVNVX018 is South Sai Gon Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BFTVVNVX018.
How long does it take to send money to Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What happens if I use BFTVVNVX018 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BFTVVNVX018 with the recipient before sending.
Does Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 91 SWIFT/BIC codes for Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam in Vietnam, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.