CSTTUS6A — CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS)
CSTTUS6A is the SWIFT/BIC code for CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS) in WEST SACRAMENTO, CA, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
CSTTUS6A is the SWIFT/BIC code for CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS) in WEST SACRAMENTO, CA, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS) |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 6A |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code CSTTUS6A belong to?
The SWIFT code CSTTUS6A identifies CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS) in WEST SACRAMENTO, CA, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code CSTTUS6A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of CSTTUS6A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (CSTT) represent the bank code for CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS); characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (6A) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code CSTTUS6A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) CSTTUS6A is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '6A' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code CSTTUS6A instead of CSTTUS6A?
Yes. The 8-character code CSTTUS6A represents the primary headquarters of CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALSTRS). The 11-character code CSTTUS6A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to CSTTUS6A (or CSTTUS6AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to CSTTUS6A?
The physical address registered for CSTTUS6A is: 100 WATERFRONT PLACE, MS-04, 95605, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the CSTTUS6A code in United States?
The SWIFT code CSTTUS6A 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).