SWIFT/BIC code CSCHUS6SPFF
CSCHUS6SPFF belongs to Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in San Francisco,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CSCHUS6SPFF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CSCHUS6S |
| Branch code | PFF |
| Bank | Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. |
| Branch | Settlement |
| City | San Francisco,ca |
| Country | United States |
The way the Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CSCH 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.
- PFF 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 branch is behind BIC CSCHUS6SPFF?
The code CSCHUS6SPFF belongs to Settlement, a unit of Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in San Francisco,ca, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Charles Schwab and Co., Inc.?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.
Can I use CSCHUS6S instead of CSCHUS6SPFF?
CSCHUS6S points to the main office of Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., while CSCHUS6SPFF points to Settlement. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CSCHUS6SPFF if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CSCHUS6SPFF, 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.
What do the letters in CSCHUS6SPFF stand for?
CSCH is the bank code of Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., US is the ISO code of United States, 6S is the location code and PFF is the code of the department Settlement.
How long does it take to send money to Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in United States?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.