SWIFT Code GOHUTHB1 — GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK, BANGKOK

About SWIFT Code GOHUTHB1 — GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK, BANGKOK

SWIFT code GOHUTHB1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK in BANGKOK, Thailand. 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 GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK for all outward international remittances from BANGKOK. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GOHUTHB1

The code GOHUTHB1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GOHUTHB1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK account in BANGKOK, share SWIFT code GOHUTHB1 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 GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK, BANGKOK must provide SWIFT code GOHUTHB1. 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 GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK in BANGKOK rely on SWIFT code GOHUTHB1 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 GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK →

How SWIFT Code GOHUTHB1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GOHUTHB1 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 GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GOHUTHB1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GOHUTHB1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BANGKOK 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 Thailand.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm GOHUTHB1 directly with GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK's BANGKOK branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.