SWIFT/BIC code WTFCUS44XXX
WTFCUS44XXX belongs to Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company in Lake Forest,il, United States.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WTFCUS44XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WTFCUS44 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lake Forest,il |
| Country | United States |
The way the Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WTFC 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code WTFCUS44XXX?
WTFCUS44XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company in Lake Forest,il, United States. It is the code to use when a payment to Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter WTFCUS44XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WTFCUS44XXX against the details from Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company in United States?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in US Dollar with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in WTFCUS44XXX mean?
WTFC is the bank code of Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company, US is the ISO code of United States, 44 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code WTFCUS44XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. United States uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Are WTFCUS44 and WTFCUS44XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WTFCUS44 is the 8-character version of WTFCUS44XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company in Lake Forest,il.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.