SWIFT/BIC code HATTBZB1XXX

HATTBZB1XXX belongs to Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD. in Belize City, Belize.

HATTBZB1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHATTBZB1XXX
8-character codeHATTBZB1
Branch codeXXX
BankHandels Bank and Trust Co. LTD.
BranchHead office
CityBelize City
CountryBelize

The way the Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD. SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

HATT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
BZ Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
B1 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 HATTBZB1XXX?

HATTBZB1XXX identifies the main office of Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD. in Belize City, Belize. Use it when you send money to an account at Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD..

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code HATTBZB1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Belize uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of HATTBZB1XXX stand for?

HATT is the institution code of Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD., BZ stands for Belize, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

How long does it take to send money to Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD.?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Does Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, HATTBZB1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD. in Belize, so there is no branch code to choose.

Is HATTBZB1 and HATTBZB1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. HATTBZB1 is the short version of HATTBZB1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Handels Bank and Trust Co. LTD. in Belize City.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.