SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SGDS
BOFAUS6SGDS belongs to Bank of America, N.a. in Charlotte,nc, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAUS6SGDS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAUS6S |
| Branch code | GDS |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. |
| Branch | Global Derivative Settlements |
| City | Charlotte,nc |
| Country | United States |
How the Bank of America, N.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GDS 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SGDS?
The code BOFAUS6SGDS belongs to Global Derivative Settlements, a branch or department of Bank of America, N.a. in Charlotte,nc, United States. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, N.a. take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of America, N.a.?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SGDS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BOFAUS6S instead of BOFAUS6SGDS?
BOFAUS6S points to the head office of Bank of America, N.a., while BOFAUS6SGDS points to Global Derivative Settlements. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BOFAUS6SGDS if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFAUS6SGDS stand for?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America, N.a., US stands for United States, 6S is the code for the city or region and GDS is the code of the branch Global Derivative Settlements.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. in United States?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.