SWIFT/BIC code SBOSUS33GSL

SBOSUS33GSL belongs to State Street Bank and Trust Company in Boston,ma, United States.

SBOSUS33GSL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBOSUS33GSL
8-character codeSBOSUS33
Branch codeGSL
BankState Street Bank and Trust Company
BranchSecurities Finance Division
CityBoston,ma
CountryUnited States

How the State Street Bank and Trust Company SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SBOS 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.
GSL 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 BIC SBOSUS33GSL?

SBOSUS33GSL identifies Securities Finance Division, a unit of State Street Bank and Trust Company in Boston,ma, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does it take to send money to State Street Bank and Trust Company in United States?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Street Bank and Trust Company?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBOSUS33GSL, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of SBOSUS33GSL mean?

SBOS is the institution code of State Street Bank and Trust Company, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the location code and GSL is the code of the branch Securities Finance Division.

What happens if I enter SBOSUS33GSL with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBOSUS33GSL against the details from State Street Bank and Trust Company before sending.

Can I use SBOSUS33 instead of SBOSUS33GSL?

SBOSUS33 is the head office of State Street Bank and Trust Company, while SBOSUS33GSL points to Securities Finance Division. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBOSUS33GSL.

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