SWIFT/BIC code VGRDUS33SST
VGRDUS33SST belongs to Vanguard Group Inc, The in Valley Forge,pa, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VGRDUS33SST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VGRDUS33 |
| Branch code | SST |
| Bank | Vanguard Group Inc, The |
| Branch | Swift Support |
| City | Valley Forge,pa |
| Country | United States |
How the Vanguard Group Inc, The SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VGRD 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.
- SST 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code VGRDUS33SST?
The code VGRDUS33SST belongs to Swift Support, a unit of Vanguard Group Inc, The in Valley Forge,pa, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in VGRDUS33SST mean?
VGRD is the institution code of Vanguard Group Inc, The, US is the ISO code of United States, 33 is the location code and SST identifies the department Swift Support.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Vanguard Group Inc, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code VGRDUS33SST, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Vanguard Group Inc, The?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Vanguard Group Inc, The in United States?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use VGRDUS33 instead of VGRDUS33SST?
VGRDUS33 points to the main office of Vanguard Group Inc, The, while VGRDUS33SST points to Swift Support. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention VGRDUS33SST.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.