GILSUS6S — GILEAD SCIENCES INC.
GILSUS6S is the SWIFT/BIC code for GILEAD SCIENCES INC. in FOSTER CITY, CA, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
GILSUS6S is the SWIFT/BIC code for GILEAD SCIENCES INC. in FOSTER CITY, CA, United States. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | GILEAD SCIENCES INC. |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 6S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GILSUS6S belong to?
The SWIFT code GILSUS6S identifies GILEAD SCIENCES INC. in FOSTER CITY, 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 GILSUS6S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GILSUS6S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GILS) represent the bank code for GILEAD SCIENCES INC.; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (6S) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GILSUS6S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GILSUS6S is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '6S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GILSUS6S instead of GILSUS6S?
Yes. The 8-character code GILSUS6S represents the primary headquarters of GILEAD SCIENCES INC.. The 11-character code GILSUS6S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GILSUS6S (or GILSUS6SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GILSUS6S?
The physical address registered for GILSUS6S is: 333 LAKESIDE DRIVE, FLOOR 5, 301, 94404, FOSTER CITY, CA, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the GILSUS6S code in United States?
The SWIFT code GILSUS6S 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).