SWIFT/BIC codes

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Bank of America

SWIFT/BIC codes

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Bank of America

Let's decode these letters and numbers

A SWIFT/BIC is an 8-11 character code that identifies your country, city, bank, and branch.

A SWIFT/BIC is an 8-11 character code that identifies the country, city, bank, and specific branch associated with your account.

Bank code A-Z

Four letters represent the bank, typically appearing as a shortened version of the bank's name.

Country code A-Z

Two letters represent the country where the bank is located.

Location code 0-9 A-Z

Two characters, made up of letters or numbers, indicate the location of the bank's head office.

Branch Code 0-9 A-Z

The three digits specify a particular branch, while 'XXX' represents the bank’s head office.

Example of a SWIFT code

Example of a SWIFT code

AAAA

Bank code

BB

Country code

CC

Location code

XXX

Branch code

Double-check with Your Recipient

Double-check with Your Recipient

When sending or receiving money, always verify the SWIFT code with your recipient or bank.

When sending or receiving money, always verify the SWIFT code with your recipient or bank.

If you believe you've used the wrong SWIFT code, contact your bank immediately. They might be able to cancel the transaction. If it's too late, you may need to reach out to the recipient directly to request a return of your funds.

If you believe you've used the wrong SWIFT code, contact your bank immediately. They might be able to cancel the transaction. If it's too late, you may need to reach out to the recipient directly to request a return of your funds.

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