SWIFT/BIC code WHITUS44XXX
WHITUS44XXX belongs to Whitney Bank in New Orleans,la, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WHITUS44XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WHITUS44 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Whitney Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | New Orleans,la |
| Country | United States |
The way the Whitney Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WHIT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 44 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 SWIFT code WHITUS44XXX?
WHITUS44XXX identifies the head office of Whitney Bank in New Orleans,la, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Whitney Bank does not need a specific branch.
Is WHITUS44 and WHITUS44XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WHITUS44 is the short version of WHITUS44XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Whitney Bank in New Orleans,la.
How long does it take to send money to Whitney Bank in United States?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Whitney Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WHITUS44XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Whitney Bank in United States, so there is no branch code to choose.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Whitney Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code WHITUS44XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of WHITUS44XXX stand for?
WHIT is the bank code of Whitney Bank, US stands for United States, 44 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.