HVBKUS3N — WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK
HVBKUS3N is the SWIFT/BIC code for WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK in NEW YORK, NY, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
HVBKUS3N is the SWIFT/BIC code for WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK 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 | WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 3N |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code HVBKUS3N belong to?
The SWIFT code HVBKUS3N identifies WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK 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 HVBKUS3N mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of HVBKUS3N are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (HVBK) represent the bank code for WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (3N) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code HVBKUS3N active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) HVBKUS3N is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '3N' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code HVBKUS3N instead of HVBKUS3N?
Yes. The 8-character code HVBKUS3N represents the primary headquarters of WOORI AMERICA BANK, NEW YORK. The 11-character code HVBKUS3N targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to HVBKUS3N (or HVBKUS3NXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to HVBKUS3N?
The physical address registered for HVBKUS3N is: 330 5TH AVENUE, FLOOR 3, 10001, NEW YORK, NY, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the HVBKUS3N code in United States?
The SWIFT code HVBKUS3N 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).