SWIFT/BIC code BOCCHNTESPS
BOCCHNTESPS belongs to Banco de Occidente S.A. in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOCCHNTESPS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOCCHNTE |
| Branch code | SPS |
| Bank | Banco de Occidente S.A. |
| Branch | San Pedro Sula |
| City | San Pedro Sula |
| Country | Honduras |
How the Banco de Occidente S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOCC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TE Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SPS 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BOCCHNTESPS?
BOCCHNTESPS is the SWIFT/BIC code of San Pedro Sula, part of Banco de Occidente S.A. in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Banco de Occidente S.A. in Honduras?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Honduras with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BOCCHNTESPS stand for?
BOCC is the institution code of Banco de Occidente S.A., HN stands for Honduras, TE is the code for the city or region and SPS is the code of the department San Pedro Sula.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco de Occidente S.A.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOCCHNTESPS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Honduras uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BOCCHNTESPS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOCCHNTESPS against the details from Banco de Occidente S.A. before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Occidente S.A. in Honduras?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.