FTRVUS4B — FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P.
FTRVUS4B is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P. in WHEATON, IL, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
FTRVUS4B is the SWIFT/BIC code for FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P. in WHEATON, IL, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P. |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 4B |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FTRVUS4B belong to?
The SWIFT code FTRVUS4B identifies FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P. in WHEATON, 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 FTRVUS4B mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FTRVUS4B are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FTRV) represent the bank code for FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P.; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (4B) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FTRVUS4B active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FTRVUS4B is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '4B' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FTRVUS4B instead of FTRVUS4B?
Yes. The 8-character code FTRVUS4B represents the primary headquarters of FIRST TRUST ADVISORS, L.P.. The 11-character code FTRVUS4B targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FTRVUS4B (or FTRVUS4BXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FTRVUS4B?
The physical address registered for FTRVUS4B is: 120 E LIBERTY DRIVE, 60187-5465, WHEATON, IL, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the FTRVUS4B code in United States?
The SWIFT code FTRVUS4B 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).