SWIFT Code FBHLTRIS — FIBABANKA A.S., ISTANBUL

About SWIFT Code FBHLTRIS — FIBABANKA A.S., ISTANBUL

SWIFT code FBHLTRIS is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FIBABANKA A.S. in ISTANBUL, Turkey. 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 FIBABANKA A.S. for all outward international remittances from ISTANBUL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FBHLTRIS

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

When to Use SWIFT Code FBHLTRIS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FIBABANKA A.S. account in ISTANBUL, share SWIFT code FBHLTRIS 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 FIBABANKA A.S., ISTANBUL must provide SWIFT code FBHLTRIS. 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 FIBABANKA A.S. in ISTANBUL rely on SWIFT code FBHLTRIS 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 FIBABANKA A.S. →

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

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

How SWIFT Code FBHLTRIS Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FBHLTRIS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FBHLTRIS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ISTANBUL 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 Turkey.

Data Accuracy

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