SWIFT/BIC code WFBIUS6SLAX
WFBIUS6SLAX belongs to Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. in Los Angeles,ca, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WFBIUS6SLAX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WFBIUS6S |
| Branch code | LAX |
| Bank | Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Los Angeles,ca |
| Country | United States |
How the Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WFBI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- US Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LAX 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 WFBIUS6SLAX?
WFBIUS6SLAX is the SWIFT/BIC code of Wells Fargo Bank, N.a., a unit of Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. in Los Angeles,ca, United States. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 40 SWIFT/BIC codes for Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. in United States, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter WFBIUS6SLAX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WFBIUS6SLAX against the details from Wells Fargo Bank, N.a. before sending.
Can I use WFBIUS6S instead of WFBIUS6SLAX?
WFBIUS6S is the main office of Wells Fargo Bank, N.a., while WFBIUS6SLAX is Wells Fargo Bank, N.a.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WFBIUS6SLAX.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Wells Fargo Bank, N.a.?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WFBIUS6SLAX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.