SWIFT/BIC code BFTVVNVX038

BFTVVNVX038 belongs to Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

BFTVVNVX038

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBFTVVNVX038
8-character codeBFTVVNVX
Branch code038
BankJoint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam
BranchThu Duc Branch
CityHo Chi Minh City
CountryVietnam

How the Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
038 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 BIC BFTVVNVX038?

The code BFTVVNVX038 belongs to Thu Duc Branch, a unit of Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter BFTVVNVX038 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BFTVVNVX038 against the details from Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam before sending.

How long does a transfer to Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam take?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code BFTVVNVX038, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Vietnam uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

Can I use BFTVVNVX instead of BFTVVNVX038?

BFTVVNVX is the head office of Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam, while BFTVVNVX038 points to Thu Duc Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BFTVVNVX038 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in BFTVVNVX038 stand for?

BFTV is the bank code of Joint Stock Commercial Bank For Foreign Trade of Vietnam, VN stands for Vietnam, VX is the location code and 038 identifies the branch Thu Duc Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.