SWIFT/BIC code FCOHHNTEXXX
FCOHHNTEXXX belongs to Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FCOHHNTEXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FCOHHNTE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Tegucigalpa |
| Country | Honduras |
The way the Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FCOH 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.
- 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code FCOHHNTEXXX?
The code FCOHHNTEXXX belongs to the headquarters of Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It is the code to use when a payment to Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) does not need a specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FCOHHNTEXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Honduras is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FCOHHNTEXXX stand for?
FCOH is the institution code of Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa), HN stands for Honduras, TE is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
How long does a transfer to Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are FCOHHNTE and FCOHHNTEXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FCOHHNTE is the 8-character version of FCOHHNTEXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) in Tegucigalpa.
Does Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FCOHHNTEXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Financiera Comercial Hondurena S.A. (Banco Ficohsa) in Honduras, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.