SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SIGC
BOFAUS6SIGC belongs to Bank of America, N.a. in San Francisco,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAUS6SIGC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAUS6S |
| Branch code | IGC |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. |
| Branch | Intl Global Currencies |
| City | San Francisco,ca |
| Country | United States |
How the Bank of America, N.a. SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- IGC 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BOFAUS6SIGC?
The code BOFAUS6SIGC belongs to Intl Global Currencies, a branch or department of Bank of America, N.a. in San Francisco,ca, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BOFAUS6SIGC stand for?
BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America, N.a., US stands for United States, 6S is the location code and IGC identifies the department Intl Global Currencies.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of America, N.a. in United States?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of America, N.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SIGC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BOFAUS6S instead of BOFAUS6SIGC?
BOFAUS6S is the main office of Bank of America, N.a., while BOFAUS6SIGC is Intl Global Currencies. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFAUS6SIGC.
What happens if I enter BOFAUS6SIGC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BOFAUS6SIGC with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.