SWIFT/BIC code UNCFUS33XXX
UNCFUS33XXX belongs to United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in New York,ny, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNCFUS33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNCFUS33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | New York,ny |
| Country | United States |
How the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNCF 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.
- 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code UNCFUS33XXX?
UNCFUS33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in New York,ny, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in United States?
Banks often add 1–3% 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 United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of UNCFUS33XXX stand for?
UNCF is the institution code of United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef)?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code UNCFUS33XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UNCFUS33XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in United States, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.