BOFAGB2U — BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
BOFAGB2U is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. in LONDON, United Kingdom — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BOFAGB2U is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. in LONDON, United Kingdom. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. |
| Country | United Kingdom (GB) |
| Location Code | 2U |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BOFAGB2U belong to?
The SWIFT code BOFAGB2U identifies BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. in LONDON, United Kingdom. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BOFAGB2U mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BOFAGB2U are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BOFA) represent the bank code for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; characters 5-6 (GB) indicate the country code for United Kingdom; characters 7-8 (2U) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BOFAGB2U active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BOFAGB2U is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2U' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BOFAGB2U instead of BOFAGB2U?
Yes. The 8-character code BOFAGB2U represents the primary headquarters of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.. The 11-character code BOFAGB2U targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BOFAGB2U (or BOFAGB2UXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BOFAGB2U?
The physical address registered for BOFAGB2U is: 2 KING EDWARD STREET, E1A 1HQ, LONDON, United Kingdom. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the BOFAGB2U code in United Kingdom?
The SWIFT code BOFAGB2U is used for international inbound wire transfers in the United Kingdom. Domestic GBP clearings route via BACS, CHAPS and Faster Payments rather than SWIFT.
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).