DEEPUS4H — TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC
DEEPUS4H is the SWIFT/BIC code for TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC in HOUSTON, TX, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 4H |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code DEEPUS4H belong to?
The SWIFT code DEEPUS4H identifies TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC in HOUSTON, TX, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code DEEPUS4H mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of DEEPUS4H are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (DEEP) represent the bank code for TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (4H) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is DEEPUS4H a valid SWIFT/BIC code?
DEEPUS4H is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC in HOUSTON, TX, United States. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to DEEPUS4H?
The physical address registered for DEEPUS4H is: 1414 ENCLAVE PARKWAY, 77077, HOUSTON, TX, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What is the difference between an 8-character and an 11-character BIC?
An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to DEEPUS4H forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.
Can I use the head office code DEEPUS4H to reach any branch of TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC?
Yes. DEEPUS4H is the primary 8-character head office code for TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC. When a specific branch BIC is unknown, payments directed to DEEPUS4H (or DEEPUS4HXXX) route to the central head office for internal distribution.
Do I need an IBAN as well as DEEPUS4H?
SWIFT codes like DEEPUS4H identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.
What happens if I use the wrong SWIFT/BIC code?
Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.
How long does a payment using DEEPUS4H take to arrive?
International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.
Why does my payment need an intermediary or correspondent bank?
When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.
Is DEEPUS4H the same as a domestic clearing code in United States?
No. DEEPUS4H is an international ISO 9362 SWIFT BIC. Domestic transfers in United States clear through undefined under [object Object] oversight (primary currency: USD). SWIFT BICs route cross-border transactions.
How current is the information on this page?
This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.
What should I do before sending money to this bank?
Confirm the exact BIC and account details directly with your beneficiary, verify beneficiary bank name match, and beware of invoice fraud. Reference directories are for verification support.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362:2022: International standard for Business Identifier Codes (ISO OBP).
- 🌐 ISO 13616-1: International Bank Account Number specifications (ISO OBP).
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: Designated ISO 9362 registration authority (swift.com).
- 🇪🇺 European Central Bank (ECB): SEPA clearing framework and standards (ECB SEPA).
- 🇪🇺 European Payments Council (EPC): SEPA rulebooks and guidelines (EPC).
- 🏦 Bank for International Settlements (BIS): CPMI cross-border payments standards (BIS CPMI).
- 🏛️ US Treasury OFAC: Financial sanctions and wire compliance oversight (US Treasury).
- 📂 swiftbic.org Data Register: Record-level provenance and dataset coverage (Data Sources).
- 🏦 Federal Reserve Services: US E-Payments routing number directory (FRB Services).
- 💻 Open Community BIC Compilation: MIT-licensed community repository (br99bry/swift-bank-codes).