SWIFT/BIC code PUTNUS31BOS
PUTNUS31BOS belongs to F L Putnam in Boston,ma, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUTNUS31BOS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUTNUS31 |
| Branch code | BOS |
| Bank | F L Putnam |
| Branch | Putnamfi |
| City | Boston,ma |
| Country | United States |
How the F L Putnam SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PUTN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BOS 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 bank uses BIC PUTNUS31BOS?
The code PUTNUS31BOS belongs to Putnamfi, part of F L Putnam in Boston,ma, United States. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does F L Putnam have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for F L Putnam in United States. All of them are listed on the page of F L Putnam.
What does each part of PUTNUS31BOS mean?
PUTN is the institution code of F L Putnam, US is the ISO code of United States, 31 is the code for the city or region and BOS identifies the department Putnamfi.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at F L Putnam?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PUTNUS31BOS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PUTNUS31 instead of PUTNUS31BOS?
PUTNUS31 is the head office of F L Putnam, while PUTNUS31BOS is Putnamfi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PUTNUS31BOS.
What is the best way to send money to F L Putnam in United States?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.