SWIFT Code BATSHN41 — TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A, SAN PEDRO SULA

About SWIFT Code BATSHN41 — TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A, SAN PEDRO SULA

SWIFT code BATSHN41 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A in SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras. 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 TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A for all outward international remittances from SAN PEDRO SULA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BATSHN41

The code BATSHN41 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BATSHN41

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A account in SAN PEDRO SULA, share SWIFT code BATSHN41 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 TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A, SAN PEDRO SULA must provide SWIFT code BATSHN41. 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 TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A in SAN PEDRO SULA rely on SWIFT code BATSHN41 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 TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A →

How SWIFT Code BATSHN41 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BATSHN41 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 TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BATSHN41

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BATSHN41 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for SAN PEDRO SULA 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 Honduras.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BATSHN41 directly with TABACALERA ISTMENA S.A's SAN PEDRO SULA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.