SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SINQ
BOFAUS6SINQ belongs to Bank of America, N.a. in San Francisco,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAUS6SINQ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAUS6S |
| Branch code | INQ |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. |
| Branch | Money Transfer Inquiries |
| City | San Francisco,ca |
| Country | United States |
How the Bank of America, N.a. SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- INQ 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
What bank is behind BIC BOFAUS6SINQ?
BOFAUS6SINQ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Money Transfer Inquiries, a unit of Bank of America, N.a. in San Francisco,ca, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BOFAUS6SINQ mean?
BOFA is the bank code of Bank of America, N.a., US is the ISO code of United States, 6S is the location code and INQ is the code of the department Money Transfer Inquiries.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, N.a.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BOFAUS6S instead of BOFAUS6SINQ?
BOFAUS6S is the head office of Bank of America, N.a., while BOFAUS6SINQ points to Money Transfer Inquiries. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BOFAUS6SINQ.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of America, N.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SINQ, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter BOFAUS6SINQ with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFAUS6SINQ against the details from Bank of America, N.a. before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.