SWIFT/BIC code BOFOUS6LXXX
BOFOUS6LXXX belongs to Bank of The Orient in San Francisco,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFOUS6LXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFOUS6L |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of The Orient |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | San Francisco,ca |
| Country | United States |
How the Bank of The Orient SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6L 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/BIC code BOFOUS6LXXX?
BOFOUS6LXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of The Orient in San Francisco,ca, United States. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of The Orient.
What happens if I use BOFOUS6LXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BOFOUS6LXXX with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in BOFOUS6LXXX mean?
BOFO is the bank code of Bank of The Orient, US is the ISO code of United States, 6L is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of The Orient?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BOFOUS6LXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of The Orient in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Is BOFOUS6L and BOFOUS6LXXX the same code?
Yes. BOFOUS6L is the 8-character version of BOFOUS6LXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bank of The Orient in San Francisco,ca.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.