SWIFT/BIC code AMZNUS61XXX
AMZNUS61XXX belongs to Amazon Payments, Inc. in Seattle,wa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AMZNUS61XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AMZNUS61 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Amazon Payments, Inc. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seattle,wa |
| Country | United States |
How the Amazon Payments, Inc. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AMZN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 61 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT code AMZNUS61XXX?
AMZNUS61XXX identifies the head office of Amazon Payments, Inc. in Seattle,wa, United States. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Amazon Payments, Inc..
What does each part of AMZNUS61XXX stand for?
AMZN is the institution code of Amazon Payments, Inc., US is the ISO code of United States, 61 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Amazon Payments, Inc.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AMZNUS61XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter AMZNUS61XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AMZNUS61XXX with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Amazon Payments, Inc.?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Does Amazon Payments, Inc. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AMZNUS61XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Amazon Payments, Inc. in United States, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.