BBFXUS6S — WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK
BBFXUS6S is the SWIFT/BIC code for WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK in PHOENIX, AZ, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BBFXUS6S is the SWIFT/BIC code for WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK in PHOENIX, AZ, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 6S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BBFXUS6S belong to?
The SWIFT code BBFXUS6S identifies WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK in PHOENIX, AZ, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BBFXUS6S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BBFXUS6S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BBFX) represent the bank code for WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (6S) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BBFXUS6S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BBFXUS6S is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '6S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BBFXUS6S instead of BBFXUS6S?
Yes. The 8-character code BBFXUS6S represents the primary headquarters of WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK. The 11-character code BBFXUS6S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BBFXUS6S (or BBFXUS6SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BBFXUS6S?
The physical address registered for BBFXUS6S is: ONE EAST WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE, 2500, 85004, PHOENIX, AZ, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BBFXUS6S code in United States?
The SWIFT code BBFXUS6S is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United States. US domestic transfers use 9-digit ABA routing numbers for ACH and Fedwire.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).