SWIFT/BIC code FCALUS41XXX

FCALUS41XXX belongs to Fortis Clearing Americas LLC in Chicago,il, United States.

FCALUS41XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeFCALUS41XXX
8-character codeFCALUS41
Branch codeXXX
BankFortis Clearing Americas LLC
BranchHead office
CityChicago,il
CountryUnited States

How the Fortis Clearing Americas LLC SWIFT/BIC works

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

FCAL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
41 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 FCALUS41XXX?

FCALUS41XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Fortis Clearing Americas LLC in Chicago,il, United States. Use it when you send money to an account at Fortis Clearing Americas LLC.

What is the best way to send money to Fortis Clearing Americas LLC in United States?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Fortis Clearing Americas LLC?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FCALUS41XXX, 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.

What does each part of FCALUS41XXX stand for?

FCAL is the institution code of Fortis Clearing Americas LLC, US stands for United States, 41 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

What happens if I enter FCALUS41XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FCALUS41XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

How long does it take to send money to Fortis Clearing Americas LLC in United States?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.