SWIFT/BIC code CSCHUS6SPFX

CSCHUS6SPFX belongs to Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. in San Francisco,ca, United States.

CSCHUS6SPFX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCSCHUS6SPFX
8-character codeCSCHUS6S
Branch codePFX
BankCharles Schwab and Co., Inc.
BranchPfx
CitySan Francisco,ca
CountryUnited States

How the Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. SWIFT/BIC works

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.
PFX 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 SWIFT code CSCHUS6SPFX?

CSCHUS6SPFX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Pfx, a branch or department 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 happens if I use CSCHUS6SPFX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CSCHUS6SPFX against the details from Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Charles Schwab and Co., Inc.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.

How long does a transfer to Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. take in United States?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Can I use CSCHUS6S instead of CSCHUS6SPFX?

CSCHUS6S points to the head office of Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., while CSCHUS6SPFX is Pfx. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CSCHUS6SPFX if the recipient asks for it.

What do I need to send money to an account at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc.?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CSCHUS6SPFX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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