SWIFT/BIC code SOVIUS44XXX

SOVIUS44XXX belongs to Sovereign Bank in Dallas,tx, United States.

SOVIUS44XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOVIUS44XXX
8-character codeSOVIUS44
Branch codeXXX
BankSovereign Bank
BranchHead office
CityDallas,tx
CountryUnited States

How the Sovereign Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

SOVI Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
US Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
44 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SOVIUS44XXX?

SOVIUS44XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sovereign Bank in Dallas,tx, United States. Use it when you send money to an account at Sovereign Bank.

What is the best way to send money to Sovereign Bank in United States?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Sovereign Bank take?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

What do I need to send money to an account at Sovereign Bank?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SOVIUS44XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What do the letters in SOVIUS44XXX mean?

SOVI is the institution code of Sovereign Bank, US is the ISO code of United States, 44 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Is SOVIUS44 and SOVIUS44XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. SOVIUS44 is the 8-character version of SOVIUS44XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Sovereign Bank in Dallas,tx.

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