SWIFT/BIC code XBCEHUH1XXX
XBCEHUH1XXX belongs to Budapest Commodity Exchange in Budapest, Hungary.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | XBCEHUH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | XBCEHUH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Budapest Commodity Exchange |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
How the Budapest Commodity Exchange SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- XBCE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- HU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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 XBCEHUH1XXX?
XBCEHUH1XXX identifies the headquarters of Budapest Commodity Exchange in Budapest, Hungary. Use it when you send money to an account at Budapest Commodity Exchange.
What do the letters in XBCEHUH1XXX mean?
XBCE is the bank code of Budapest Commodity Exchange, HU stands for Hungary, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Budapest Commodity Exchange in Hungary?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Hungarian Forint with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter XBCEHUH1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check XBCEHUH1XXX against the details from Budapest Commodity Exchange before sending.
Is XBCEHUH1 and XBCEHUH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. XBCEHUH1 is the short version of XBCEHUH1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Budapest Commodity Exchange in Budapest.
Do I need XBCEHUH1XXX to send euros to Hungary?
Hungary is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need XBCEHUH1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.