BHELSHJJXXX - SWIFT / BIC Code - BANK OF ST. HELENA - SAINT HELENA
BANK OF ST. HELENA - BHELSHJJXXX SWIFT CODE DETAILS | |
| SWIFT CODE | BHELSHJJXXX |
|---|---|
| SWIFT CODE (8 characters) | BHELSHJJ |
| BANK NAME | BANK OF ST. HELENA |
| BANK BRANCH | Primary Office |
| BRANCH CODE | XXX |
| COUNTRY |  SAINT HELENA (SH) |
| CITY | JAMESTOWN |
| ADDRESS | MARKET STREET |
| ZIP / POSTAL CODE | STHL 1ZZ |
| LEI CODE | 213800GV5LP3HCLLZY42 |
| CODE STATUS | Active |
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SWIFT Code BHELSHJJXXX Breakdown
- SWIFT Digits:
- 8 - The short 8-letter swift refers to the PRIMARY Office of BANK OF ST. HELENA.
- Institution / Bank Code:
- BHEL - This is the institution / bank code assigned to BANK OF ST. HELENA.
- Country Code:
- SH - This is the 2-letter country code associated with SAINT HELENA (SH).
- Location Code:
- JJ - This represents the location code, and the second digit/character has a value of "J". This means it's an active code.
- Branch Code:
- XXX - This branch code value means this is the Primary Office (or Head Office) branch for BANK OF ST. HELENA (this branch code is optional).
SWIFT Codes Frequently Asked Questions
What are SWIFT codes?
A SWIFT code is a set of 8 or 11 digits that uniquely identify a bank branch. You'll need to use one when sending money internationally.
If you want to send money to BANK OF ST. HELENA, registered at MARKET STREET in JAMESTOWN, SAINT HELENA you will need the BHELSHJJXXX SWIFT code.
What are BIC codes?
BIC code is just a different name for SWIFT code.
Both represent a sequence of either 8 or 11 digits which include a bank code, a country code, a location code, and a branch code — all of which are combined to identify an individual bank branch.
Is a SWIFT code the same for all branches?
Not all bank branches have a SWIFT code. When you can't find the code for your specific branch, you can use the bank’s primary office swift.
Do you need a SWIFT code for international transfers?
When you send money internationally, you need a SWIFT / BIC code. Without it, your bank can't identify the exact bank where the money needs to be sent.
What is a LEI Code?
LEI code (short for Legal Entity Identifier), is a 20 letters and numbers code that is unique to a legal entity such as a Limited Company, Fund or trust or any organisation. This code allows each entity to be identified on a global database of entities searchable by number instead of by name, as many entities may have similar or the same name. The LEI is now a legal requirement for many companies within the global financial system.