SWIFT/BIC code FHOMKYK1XXX
FHOMKYK1XXX belongs to First Home Banking LTD. in Georgetown, Cayman Islands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FHOMKYK1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FHOMKYK1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | First Home Banking LTD. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Georgetown |
| Country | Cayman Islands |
How the First Home Banking LTD. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FHOM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KY Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- K1 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/BIC code FHOMKYK1XXX?
FHOMKYK1XXX identifies the head office of First Home Banking LTD. in Georgetown, Cayman Islands. Use it when a payment to First Home Banking LTD. does not need a specific branch.
Is FHOMKYK1 and FHOMKYK1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. FHOMKYK1 is the short version of FHOMKYK1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach First Home Banking LTD. in Georgetown.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at First Home Banking LTD.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code FHOMKYK1XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Cayman Islands is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of FHOMKYK1XXX mean?
FHOM is the bank code of First Home Banking LTD., KY is the ISO code of Cayman Islands, K1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
How long does it take to send money to First Home Banking LTD.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use FHOMKYK1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FHOMKYK1XXX against the details from First Home Banking LTD. before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.