SWIFT/BIC code IMFDUS3WSEC
IMFDUS3WSEC belongs to International Monetary Fund in Washington,dc, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IMFDUS3WSEC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IMFDUS3W |
| Branch code | SEC |
| Bank | International Monetary Fund |
| Branch | Imfsec |
| City | Washington,dc |
| Country | United States |
How the International Monetary Fund SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IMFD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3W Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SEC 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code IMFDUS3WSEC?
The code IMFDUS3WSEC belongs to Imfsec, a branch or department of International Monetary Fund in Washington,dc, United States. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use IMFDUS3WSEC with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IMFDUS3WSEC against the details from International Monetary Fund before you confirm.
What do the letters in IMFDUS3WSEC stand for?
IMFD is the institution code of International Monetary Fund, US is the ISO code of United States, 3W is the code for the city or region and SEC identifies the branch Imfsec.
How long does a transfer to International Monetary Fund take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at International Monetary Fund?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IMFDUS3WSEC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use IMFDUS3W instead of IMFDUS3WSEC?
IMFDUS3W points to the main office of International Monetary Fund, while IMFDUS3WSEC points to Imfsec. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IMFDUS3WSEC if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.