SWIFT/BIC code HOLUCWC1XXX
HOLUCWC1XXX belongs to Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. in Willemstad, Curaçao.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HOLUCWC1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HOLUCWC1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Willemstad |
| Country | Curaçao |
The way the Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HOLU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- C1 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 bank uses BIC HOLUCWC1XXX?
The code HOLUCWC1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. in Willemstad, Curaçao. It is the code to use when a payment to Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. does not need a specific branch.
Is HOLUCWC1 and HOLUCWC1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. HOLUCWC1 is the 8-character version of HOLUCWC1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. in Willemstad.
Does Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HOLUCWC1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V. in Curaçao, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter HOLUCWC1XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HOLUCWC1XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V.?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Curaçao with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HOLUCWC1XXX stand for?
HOLU is the bank code of Hollandsche Bank-Unie (Internationa L) N.V., CW is the ISO code of Curaçao, C1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.