SWIFT Code GUHEFR21 — BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE, HENDAYE

About SWIFT Code GUHEFR21 — BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE, HENDAYE

SWIFT code GUHEFR21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE in HENDAYE, France. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE for all outward international remittances from HENDAYE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GUHEFR21

The code GUHEFR21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GUHEFR21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE account in HENDAYE, share SWIFT code GUHEFR21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE, HENDAYE must provide SWIFT code GUHEFR21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE in HENDAYE rely on SWIFT code GUHEFR21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE →

How SWIFT Code GUHEFR21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GUHEFR21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GUHEFR21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GUHEFR21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HENDAYE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within France.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm GUHEFR21 directly with BANCO GUIPUZCUANO HENDAYE's HENDAYE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.