SWIFT Code IMFDUS3W — INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, WASHINGTON,DC

About SWIFT Code IMFDUS3W — INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, WASHINGTON,DC

SWIFT code IMFDUS3W is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND in WASHINGTON,DC, 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 INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND for all outward international remittances from WASHINGTON,DC. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code IMFDUS3W

The code IMFDUS3W follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code IMFDUS3W

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND account in WASHINGTON,DC, share SWIFT code IMFDUS3W 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 INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, WASHINGTON,DC must provide SWIFT code IMFDUS3W. 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 INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND in WASHINGTON,DC rely on SWIFT code IMFDUS3W for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND →

How SWIFT Code IMFDUS3W Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code IMFDUS3W and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code IMFDUS3W

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter IMFDUS3W uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WASHINGTON,DC 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 IMFDUS3W directly with INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND's WASHINGTON,DC branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.