SWIFT Code BOSAUS31 — BOSTON ADVISORS, INC., BOSTON,MA
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. in BOSTON,MA, United States. Use this code for international wire transfers.
BOSTON,MA
BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. · United States
SWIFT / BIC Code
BOSAUS31
Code Breakdown
IFSC Code
MICR Code
BSR Code
Branch
BOSTON,MA
City
Country Code
US
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code BOSAUS31 — BOSTON ADVISORS, INC., BOSTON,MA
SWIFT code BOSAUS31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. in BOSTON,MA, United States. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.
This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. for all outward international remittances from BOSTON,MA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code BOSAUS31
The code BOSAUS31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | BOSA | 4 letters | Identifies BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. as the institution |
| Country Code | US | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for United States |
| Location Code | 31 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within United States |
When to Use SWIFT Code BOSAUS31
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. account in BOSTON,MA, share SWIFT code BOSAUS31 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.
NRI Remittances
Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BOSTON ADVISORS, INC., BOSTON,MA must provide SWIFT code BOSAUS31. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.
Trade Finance and Foreign Payments
Importers and exporters using BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. in BOSTON,MA rely on SWIFT code BOSAUS31 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT BOSAUS31 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. →
How SWIFT Code BOSAUS31 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BOSAUS31 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BOSTON ADVISORS, INC..
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: BOSTON ADVISORS, INC. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BOSAUS31
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
BOSAUS31uppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for BOSTON,MA only.
- Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
- Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within United States.
Data Accuracy
BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BOSAUS31 directly with BOSTON ADVISORS, INC.'s BOSTON,MA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against BOSTON ADVISORS, INC.'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
