CNORUS4A — THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY
CNORUS4A is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY in CHICAGO, IL, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CNORUS4A is the SWIFT/BIC code for THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY in CHICAGO, IL, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 4A |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CNORUS4A belong to?
The SWIFT code CNORUS4A identifies THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY in CHICAGO, IL, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CNORUS4A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CNORUS4A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CNOR) represent the bank code for THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (4A) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CNORUS4A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CNORUS4A is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '4A' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CNORUS4A instead of CNORUS4A?
Yes. The 8-character code CNORUS4A represents the primary headquarters of THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY. The 11-character code CNORUS4A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CNORUS4A (or CNORUS4AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CNORUS4A?
The physical address registered for CNORUS4A is: 50 SOUTH LASALLE ST, 60604, CHICAGO, IL, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the CNORUS4A code in United States?
The SWIFT code CNORUS4A 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).