FRNYUS3B — FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y
FRNYUS3B is the SWIFT/BIC code for FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y in NEW YORK, NY, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FRNYUS3B is the SWIFT/BIC code for FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y in NEW YORK, NY, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 3B |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FRNYUS3B belong to?
The SWIFT code FRNYUS3B identifies FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y in NEW YORK, NY, United States. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FRNYUS3B mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FRNYUS3B are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FRNY) represent the bank code for FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (3B) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FRNYUS3B active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FRNYUS3B is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '3B' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FRNYUS3B instead of FRNYUS3B?
Yes. The 8-character code FRNYUS3B represents the primary headquarters of FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF N.Y. The 11-character code FRNYUS3B targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FRNYUS3B (or FRNYUS3BXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FRNYUS3B?
The physical address registered for FRNYUS3B is: 33 LIBERTY STREET, 10045, NEW YORK, NY, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the FRNYUS3B code in United States?
The SWIFT code FRNYUS3B 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).