SWIFT Code SLHIUS3X — LEHMAN BROTHERS INC., NEW YORK,NY

About SWIFT Code SLHIUS3X — LEHMAN BROTHERS INC., NEW YORK,NY

SWIFT code SLHIUS3X is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. in NEW YORK,NY, 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 LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. for all outward international remittances from NEW YORK,NY. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SLHIUS3X

The code SLHIUS3X follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SLHIUS3X

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. account in NEW YORK,NY, share SWIFT code SLHIUS3X 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 LEHMAN BROTHERS INC., NEW YORK,NY must provide SWIFT code SLHIUS3X. 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 LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. in NEW YORK,NY rely on SWIFT code SLHIUS3X 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 LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. →

How SWIFT Code SLHIUS3X Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SLHIUS3X 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 LEHMAN BROTHERS INC..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LEHMAN BROTHERS INC. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SLHIUS3X

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SLHIUS3X uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for NEW YORK,NY 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 SLHIUS3X directly with LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.'s NEW YORK,NY branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.