SWIFT/BIC code IFCWUS33XXX
IFCWUS33XXX belongs to International Finance Corporation in Washington,dc, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IFCWUS33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IFCWUS33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | International Finance Corporation |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Washington,dc |
| Country | United States |
How the International Finance Corporation SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IFCW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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 IFCWUS33XXX?
IFCWUS33XXX identifies the head office of International Finance Corporation in Washington,dc, United States. Use it when a payment to International Finance Corporation does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to International Finance Corporation?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to International Finance Corporation take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use IFCWUS33XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IFCWUS33XXX against the details from International Finance Corporation before sending.
What do the letters in IFCWUS33XXX stand for?
IFCW is the bank code of International Finance Corporation, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at International Finance Corporation?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IFCWUS33XXX, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.