SWIFT/BIC code BOFAUS6SSFX
BOFAUS6SSFX belongs to Bank of America, N.a. in San Francisco,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFAUS6SSFX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFAUS6S |
| Branch code | SFX |
| Bank | Bank of America, N.a. |
| Branch | U.s. Foreign Exchange |
| 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.
- SFX 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 SWIFT code BOFAUS6SSFX?
BOFAUS6SSFX identifies U.s. Foreign Exchange, part 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 do the letters in BOFAUS6SSFX 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 SFX identifies the branch U.s. Foreign Exchange.
What happens if I use BOFAUS6SSFX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFAUS6SSFX against the details from Bank of America, N.a. before you confirm.
Can I use BOFAUS6S instead of BOFAUS6SSFX?
BOFAUS6S is the main office of Bank of America, N.a., while BOFAUS6SSFX is U.s. Foreign Exchange. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BOFAUS6SSFX if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of America, N.a. take in United States?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of America, N.a.?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check 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.