SWIFT/BIC code BOCCHNTETGU
BOCCHNTETGU belongs to Banco de Occidente S.A. in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOCCHNTETGU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOCCHNTE |
| Branch code | TGU |
| Bank | Banco de Occidente S.A. |
| Branch | Tegucigalpa |
| City | Tegucigalpa |
| Country | Honduras |
The way 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.
- TGU 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOCCHNTETGU?
BOCCHNTETGU identifies Tegucigalpa, part of Banco de Occidente S.A. in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Banco de Occidente S.A.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOCCHNTETGU, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Honduras uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Has Banco de Occidente S.A. got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Banco de Occidente S.A. in Honduras, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of BOCCHNTETGU stand for?
BOCC is the bank code of Banco de Occidente S.A., HN stands for Honduras, TE is the location code and TGU is the code of the branch Tegucigalpa.
How long does it take to send money to Banco de Occidente S.A.?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use BOCCHNTE instead of BOCCHNTETGU?
BOCCHNTE is the main office of Banco de Occidente S.A., while BOCCHNTETGU is Tegucigalpa. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOCCHNTETGU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.