What is the SWIFT/BIC code format used in Tonga?

Every bank, EMI and PSP in Tonga that sends international payments has an 8 or 11 character SWIFT/BIC code. Ohmyfin lists 5 institutions in Tonga with an assigned BIC. You can verify any of them on this page or through the Ohmyfin API.

Is IBAN mandatory in Tonga?

No. Tonga does not use a mandatory IBAN. Accounts are identified by a local account number together with the bank SWIFT/BIC code.

What currency is used in Tonga?

Tonga uses TOP (Tongan Pa’anga).

Tonga: SWIFT/BIC Codes & Payment Info

Browse banks, EMIs, PSPs and other organizations in Tonga that hold a SWIFT/BIC code. See correspondent banking data and review the country's payment requirements.

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TOP (Tongan Pa’anga)

Cross-border payments and banking in Tonga:

Information provided by the Beneficiary: The remitter should obtain all required bank information from the Beneficiary (e.g., SWIFT BIC, account number, and beneficiary bank address).

Account Restrictions: Residents may not send or receive money out of Tonga without the consent of the Reserve Bank (Minister of Finance).

Payment Formatting Rules for TOP:

Ordering Customer (SWIFT MT103 F50): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address of the ordering customer. Use of initials can delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
Beneficiary Customer (SWIFT MT103 F59): Include account number, full name (no initials), and address of the beneficiary customer. Use of initials may delay receipt of funds by the beneficiary.
Beneficiary Bank (SWIFT MT103 F57): Include SWIFT BIC with branch identifier (where required), full name, and address of the beneficiary bank. SWIFT BIC is 8 or 11 alphanumeric characters: xxxxTOxx or xxxxTOxxxxx.
Reason for Payment (SWIFT MT103 F70): Purpose of payment is recommended.

For additional information, please refer to Reserve Bank of Tonga.

SWIFT/BIC code holders in Tonga (5)

Banks, EMIs, PSPs and other organizations with an assigned BIC. Click any entry for SWIFT/BIC details, correspondent banking data and supported currencies.

ANZBTONN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING, GROUP LIMITED BOSPTONU BANK OF SOUTH PACIFIC TONGA LIMITED MBFMTONU MBF BANK LIMITED NRBTTONU NATIONAL RESERVE BANK OF TONGA TODETONU TONGA DEVELOPMENT BANK LIMITED

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