SWIFT/BIC code BHELSHJJXXX
BHELSHJJXXX belongs to Bank of St. Helena in Jamestown, St. Helena.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHELSHJJXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHELSHJJ |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of St. Helena |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Jamestown |
| Country | St. Helena |
How the Bank of St. Helena SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHEL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- JJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 code BHELSHJJXXX?
BHELSHJJXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of St. Helena in Jamestown, St. Helena. Use it when a payment to Bank of St. Helena does not need a specific branch.
Are BHELSHJJ and BHELSHJJXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BHELSHJJ is the 8-character version of BHELSHJJXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of St. Helena in Jamestown.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of St. Helena in St. Helena?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter BHELSHJJXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BHELSHJJXXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BHELSHJJXXX stand for?
BHEL is the bank code of Bank of St. Helena, SH stands for St. Helena, JJ is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of St. Helena?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BHELSHJJXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. St. Helena is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.