VISAUS6S — VISA INC
VISAUS6S is the SWIFT/BIC code for VISA INC in FOSTER CITY, CA, United States — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
VISAUS6S is the SWIFT/BIC code for VISA 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 | VISA 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 VISAUS6S belong to?
The SWIFT code VISAUS6S identifies VISA 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 VISAUS6S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of VISAUS6S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (VISA) represent the bank code for VISA 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 VISAUS6S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) VISAUS6S 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 VISAUS6S instead of VISAUS6S?
Yes. The 8-character code VISAUS6S represents the primary headquarters of VISA INC. The 11-character code VISAUS6S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to VISAUS6S (or VISAUS6SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to VISAUS6S?
The physical address registered for VISAUS6S is: METRO CENTER M1, 900 METRO CENTER BLVD, 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 VISAUS6S code in United States?
The SWIFT code VISAUS6S 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).