SWIFT/BIC code COWAUS61XXX
COWAUS61XXX belongs to The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a in Seattle,wa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COWAUS61XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COWAUS61 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Seattle,wa |
| Country | United States |
The way the The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COWA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 61 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 uses SWIFT code COWAUS61XXX?
COWAUS61XXX identifies the head office of The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a in Seattle,wa, United States. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a.
Does The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, COWAUS61XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a in United States, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of COWAUS61XXX mean?
COWA is the bank code of The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a, US is the ISO code of United States, 61 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code COWAUS61XXX, 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.
How long does a transfer to The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a take in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Are COWAUS61 and COWAUS61XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. COWAUS61 is the 8-character version of COWAUS61XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach The Commerce Bank of Washington, N.a in Seattle,wa.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.