SWIFT/BIC code BHSASVSSXXX
BHSASVSSXXX belongs to Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHSASVSSXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHSASVSS |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Salvador |
| Country | El Salvador |
How the Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHSA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SV Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SS 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
Which institution is behind BIC BHSASVSSXXX?
BHSASVSSXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. in San Salvador, El Salvador. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BHSASVSSXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. El Salvador is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BHSASVSSXXX stand for?
BHSA is the bank code of Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A., SV is the ISO code of El Salvador, SS is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is BHSASVSS and BHSASVSSXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BHSASVSS is the 8-character version of BHSASVSSXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. in San Salvador.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco Hipotecario de El Salvador S.A. in El Salvador?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.