WFBIUS6SSFE — WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
WFBIUS6SSFE is the SWIFT/BIC code for WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. in SANTA FE, NM, United States — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
WFBIUS6SSFE is the SWIFT/BIC code for WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. in SANTA FE, NM, United States. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: WFBIUS6S
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Location Code | 6S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code WFBIUS6SSFE belong to?
The SWIFT code WFBIUS6SSFE identifies WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. in SANTA FE, NM, United States. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code WFBIUS6SSFE mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of WFBIUS6SSFE are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (WFBI) represent the bank code for WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; characters 5-6 (US) indicate the country code for United States; characters 7-8 (6S) specify the location code; and the final characters (SFE) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code WFBIUS6SSFE active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) WFBIUS6SSFE 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 WFBIUS6S instead of WFBIUS6SSFE?
Yes. The 8-character code WFBIUS6S represents the primary headquarters of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.. The 11-character code WFBIUS6SSFE targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to WFBIUS6S (or WFBIUS6SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to WFBIUS6SSFE?
The physical address registered for WFBIUS6SSFE is: 150 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 87501, SANTA FE, NM, United States. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the WFBIUS6SSFE code in United States?
The SWIFT code WFBIUS6SSFE 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).