SWIFT Code XOTCUS31 — OTC BULLETIN BOARD, WASHINGTON,DC

About SWIFT Code XOTCUS31 — OTC BULLETIN BOARD, WASHINGTON,DC

SWIFT code XOTCUS31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for OTC BULLETIN BOARD 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 OTC BULLETIN BOARD 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 XOTCUS31

The code XOTCUS31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XOTCUS31

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your OTC BULLETIN BOARD account in WASHINGTON,DC, share SWIFT code XOTCUS31 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 OTC BULLETIN BOARD, WASHINGTON,DC must provide SWIFT code XOTCUS31. 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 OTC BULLETIN BOARD in WASHINGTON,DC rely on SWIFT code XOTCUS31 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 OTC BULLETIN BOARD →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for OTC BULLETIN BOARD →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for OTC BULLETIN BOARD →

How SWIFT Code XOTCUS31 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XOTCUS31 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 OTC BULLETIN BOARD.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: OTC BULLETIN BOARD receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XOTCUS31

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XOTCUS31 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 XOTCUS31 directly with OTC BULLETIN BOARD's WASHINGTON,DC branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.