SWIFT/BIC code CPASUS4FXXX

CPASUS4FXXX belongs to Compass Bank in Birmingham,al, United States.

CPASUS4FXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCPASUS4FXXX
8-character codeCPASUS4F
Branch codeXXX
BankCompass Bank
BranchHead office
CityBirmingham,al
CountryUnited States

How the Compass Bank SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CPAS Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
4F 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 BIC CPASUS4FXXX?

The code CPASUS4FXXX belongs to the main office of Compass Bank in Birmingham,al, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Compass Bank does not need a specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Compass Bank in United States?

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.

What does each part of CPASUS4FXXX mean?

CPAS is the bank code of Compass Bank, US is the ISO code of United States, 4F is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What do I need to send money to an account at Compass Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CPASUS4FXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Are CPASUS4F and CPASUS4FXXX the same code?

Yes. CPASUS4F is the 8-character version of CPASUS4FXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Compass Bank in Birmingham,al.

How long does it take to send money to Compass Bank in United States?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.