SWIFT/BIC code SWHQUS3NEDU
SWHQUS3NEDU belongs to Swift in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SWHQUS3NEDU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SWHQUS3N |
| Branch code | EDU |
| Bank | Swift |
| Branch | Education Department |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
The way the Swift SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SWHQ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3N Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- EDU 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SWHQUS3NEDU?
The code SWHQUS3NEDU belongs to Education Department, a unit of Swift in New York,ny, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SWHQUS3NEDU with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SWHQUS3NEDU against the details from Swift before sending.
Can I use SWHQUS3N instead of SWHQUS3NEDU?
SWHQUS3N points to the head office of Swift, while SWHQUS3NEDU is Education Department. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SWHQUS3NEDU if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SWHQUS3NEDU mean?
SWHQ is the institution code of Swift, US stands for United States, 3N is the code for the city or region and EDU identifies the department Education Department.
Has Swift got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Swift in United States. All of them are listed on the page of Swift.
What is the best way to send money to Swift in United States?
Many banks 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.